Title :
Realizing large effective area fibers
Author :
Bigot-Astruc, Marianne ; Sillard, Pierre
Author_Institution :
Prysmian Group, Route de Nozay, 91460 Marcoussis, France
Abstract :
Performances of state-of-the-art large-Aeff single-core fibers are presented. We explain how trench-assisted step-index structures allow to reach Aeff up to 160μm2 with 125μm glass diameter. Extension to larger Aeff is also discussed.
Keywords :
Attenuation; Gain; Indexes; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber dispersion; Optical fibers;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC/NFOEC), 2012 and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0262-3