Title :
Development of a gigabit Ethernet Fiber Optic Media Converter module to meet European trend in FTTH architectures
Author :
Delrosso, Giovanni ; Maggi, Lorenzo
Author_Institution :
Pirelli Labs. spa, Milan
Abstract :
This paper will describe the development of a versatile two-fibers full-duplex 1.25 Gb/s Ethernet fiber optic media converter module where a novel method to couple or extract light into a multimode optical fiber (MMF) avoiding expensive fiber-optic connectors is applied. The coupling principle, based on unusual use of bending loss, is described. Finally the packaging activity for fitting the media converter in standard electrical outlet boxes is also reported.
Keywords :
optical fibre LAN; optical fibre couplers; optical fibre subscriber loops; bending loss; fiber-optic connectors; fiber-to-the-home; gigabit Ethernet fiber optic media converter; multimode optical fiber; optical fibre couplers; Cable shielding; Connectors; Costs; Ethernet networks; Optical coupling; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber subscriber loops; Optical fibers; Packaging; Termination of employment;
Conference_Titel :
Electronics System-Integration Technology Conference, 2008. ESTC 2008. 2nd
Conference_Location :
Greenwich
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2813-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2814-4
DOI :
10.1109/ESTC.2008.4684423
