Title :
In-situ OTDR measurements for single-mode optical networks with a standard VCSEL
Author :
Keeler, Gordon A. ; Serkland, Darwin K. ; Geib, Kent M. ; Peake, Gregory M.
Author_Institution :
Sandia Nat. Labs., Albuquerque, NM, USA
Abstract :
We propose and experimentally demonstrate in-situ OTDR fault location using a conventional 850-nm VCSEL. The laser functions as both emitter and resonant-cavity photodiode receiver, enabling simplified monitoring of low-cost fiber networks. Theoretical detection limits are discussed.
Keywords :
fault location; laser cavity resonators; optical fibre networks; optical receivers; optical time-domain reflectometry; photodiodes; surface emitting lasers; 850 nm; VCSEL; fiber networks; in-situ OTDR measurements; resonant-cavity photodiode receiver; single-mode optical networks; Fault location; Fiber lasers; Laser theory; Measurement standards; Monitoring; Optical fiber networks; Optical receivers; Photodiodes; Resonance; Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, 2004. LEOS 2004. The 17th Annual Meeting of the IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8557-8
DOI :
10.1109/LEOS.2004.1363422
