Title :
Bidirectional multi-UMTS FDD carrier distribution over an extended-reach PON architecture using a shared SOA
Author :
Frank, F. ; Charbonnier, B. ; Pizzinat, A. ; Chanclou, Ph ; Algani, C.
Author_Institution :
France Telecom-Orange Labs., Lannion, France
Abstract :
We demonstrate the distribution of a multiplex of UMTS RF carriers over extended reach PON architectures for overall optical budgets up to 47 dB. A SOA and an APD are respectively used for the reach extension and the photodetection.
Keywords :
3G mobile communication; avalanche photodiodes; frequency division multiplexing; optical fibre networks; photodetectors; radio-over-fibre; semiconductor optical amplifiers; APD; UMTS RF carrier multiplexing; avalanche photodiode; bidirectional multiUMTS FDD carrier distribution; extended-reach PON architecture; frequency division duplexing; passive optical network; photodetection; radio-over-fiber techniques; semiconductor optical amplifier; shared SOA; 3G mobile communication; Band pass filters; Bandwidth; Europe; Optical fiber subscriber loops; Optical fibers; Passive optical networks; Radio frequency; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Signal generators;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication, 2009. ECOC '09. 35th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Vienna
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5096-1
