Title :
Optical amplifiers in broadband distribution systems
Author :
Way, W.I. ; Lin, C.
Author_Institution :
Bellcore, Red Bank, NJ, USA
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;
Conference_Titel :
Broadband Analog Optoelectronics: Devices and Systems, 1990. Conference Digest., LEOS Summer Topical on
Conference_Location :
Monterey, CA, USA
DOI :
10.1109/BAODS.1990.205508
