Title :
Optical interconnection and packaging technologies for advanced avionics systems
Author :
Schroeder, J.E. ; Christian, N.L. ; Cotti, B.
Abstract :
An optical backplane developed to demonstrate the advantages of high-performance optical interconnections and supporting technologies and designed to be compatible with standard avionics racks is described. The hardware demonstrates the three basic components of optical interconnects: optical sources, an optical signal distribution network, and optical receivers. Results from characterization and environmental tests, including a demonstration of the reliable transmission of serial data at a 1 Gb/s, are reported.<>
Keywords :
aircraft instrumentation; light sources; optical communication equipment; optical couplers; optical interconnections; packaging; receivers; 1 Gbit/s; optical backplane; optical interconnections; optical receivers; optical signal distribution network; optical sources; packaging; standard avionics racks; Aerospace electronics; Backplanes; Hardware; Optical design; Optical devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical interconnections; Optical receivers; Packaging; Standards development;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
