Title :
Optical Branching Devices for Avionic Passive Optical Network
Author :
Farries, Mark ; Smith, David ; Napier, Bruce ; Robertson, Andrew
Author_Institution :
Sifam Fibre Optics, Torquay
Abstract :
Passive optical networks provide a means of routing high bit rate data around an aircraft. These networks require branching components to be placed in environments with uncontrolled temperatures such as the wings. We describe the performance of optical splitters that have been developed for these harsh environments. We also discuss options for implementing avionic protocols on passive optical networks.
Keywords :
aerospace components; aircraft computers; optical beam splitters; optical communication equipment; passive networks; routing protocols; aircraft avionics; avionic protocols; high bit rate data routing; optical branching devices; optical splitters; passive optical networks; wings; Aerospace electronics; Aircraft; Network topology; Optical devices; Optical fiber couplers; Optical fiber networks; Optical films; Passive optical networks; Protocols; Temperature distribution;
Conference_Titel :
Avionics, Fiber-Optics and Photonics Technology Conference, 2007 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Victoria, BC
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0937-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0937-2
DOI :
10.1109/AVFOP.2007.4365756
