Title :
EU project POF-PLUS: Gigabit transmission over 50 m of step-index plastic optical fibre for home networking
Author :
Charbonnier, B. ; Urvoas, P. ; Ouzzif, M. ; Le Masson, J. ; Lambkin, J.D. ; Gorman, M.O. ; Gaudino, R.
Author_Institution :
Orange Labs., France Telecom, Lannion
Abstract :
We demonstrated a Gigabit/s system for 1mm POF. Optimized Discrete Multi-tone Modulation techniques enabled 1 Gbit/s using LEDs, and 1.5 Gbit/s using VCSELs, a capability that encourages POF´s use for next generation home networking.
Keywords :
light emitting diodes; optical fibre networks; optical fibres; optical modulation; surface emitting lasers; EU project POF-PLUS; LED; VCSEL; bit rate 1 Gbit/s; bit rate 1.5 Gbit/s; distance 50 m; gigabit transmission; next generation home networking; optimized discrete multi-tone modulation techniques; step-index plastic optical fibre; Bandwidth; Cables; Light emitting diodes; OFDM modulation; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Plastics; Throughput; Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers; 060.2330 Fiber optics communications; 060.4250 Networks; 060.4510 Optical communications;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication - incudes post deadline papers, 2009. OFC 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2606-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-865-0
