Optical amplifiers in broadband distribution systems

Author

Way, W.I. ; Lin, C.

Author_Institution

Bellcore, Red Bank, NJ, USA

fYear

1990

fDate

23-25 July 1990

Firstpage

44

Lastpage

47

Abstract

Applications of both semiconductor optical amplifiers, (SOAs) and erbium-doped fiber amplifiers (EDFAs) in broadband distribution systems are discussed. Advantages and disadvantages of both types of amplifier are addressed. The discussion is concentrated on the applications of power and inline amplifiers. In addition, wavelength-division-multiplexing (WDM) and optical-frequency-division-multiplexing (OFDM) technologies, in combination with optical amplifiers are shown to provide a significant increase in the broadband system capacity and flexibility.<>

Keywords

broadband networks; fibre lasers; frequency division multiplexing; optical communication equipment; semiconductor junction lasers; Er doped fiber amplifiers; broadband distribution systems; inline amplifiers; optical amplifiers; optical-frequency-division-multiplexing; semiconductor optical amplifiers; wavelength-division-multiplexing; Broadband amplifiers; Distributed amplifiers; Fiber nonlinear optics; Optical amplifiers; Optical distortion; Optical noise; Optical receivers; Optical sensors; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Stimulated emission;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Broadband Analog Optoelectronics: Devices and Systems, 1990. Conference Digest., LEOS Summer Topical on

Conference_Location

Monterey, CA, USA

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/BAODS.1990.205508

Filename

205508