Optical Hub Network Design for CWDM Access Network

Author

Mizusawa, Jun-ichi

Author_Institution

Aoyama Gakuin Univ., Sagamihara

fYear

2008

fDate

7-10 Dec. 2008

Firstpage

5

Lastpage

9

Abstract

This paper discusses the key design issues in applying both CWDM (coarse wavelength division multiplexing) and optical hub technology to an access network. The purpose is to reconsider characteristics of both optical circuits (such as a splitter, a coupler, a laser diode, a photo diode) and CWDM technology, and to try to find improved optical components deployment in access areas. The core of the network is composed of optical components, i.e., optical hub and fibers. CWDM functionality (such as LD and PD) is provided by newly designed ONICs (optical network interface card) located at a station site. The proposed access network structure has advantages in simplicity and scalability. Test bed implementation is included.

Keywords

optical beam splitters; optical couplers; optical fibre subscriber loops; photodiodes; semiconductor lasers; wavelength division multiplexing; CWDM access network; laser diode; optical beam splitter; optical coupler; optical hub network design; optical network interface card; photodiode; Coupling circuits; Diode lasers; Optical coupling; Optical design; Optical devices; Optical fiber couplers; Optical fiber networks; Optical fiber testing; Scalability; Wavelength division multiplexing;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Telecommunication Networks and Applications Conference, 2008. ATNAC 2008. Australasian

Conference_Location

Adelaide, SA

Print_ISBN

978-1-4244-2602-7

Electronic_ISBN

978-1-4244-2603-4

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ATNAC.2008.4783286

Filename

4783286