Integrated Mach–Zehnder-Based Spectral Amplitude OCDMA on a Passive Optical Network

Author

Huiszoon, B. ; Augustin, L.M. ; Bente, E.A.J.M. ; de Waardt, H. ; Khoe, G.D. ; Smit, M.K. ; Koonen, A.M.J.

Author_Institution

Tech. Univ. Eindhoven (TU/e), Eindhoven

Volume

13

Issue

5

fYear

2007

Firstpage

1487

Lastpage

1496

Abstract

In this paper, we present our results on Mach-Zehnder-based spectral amplitude encoded optical code-division multiple access (OCDMA) in a passive optical network using a novel parallel spectral encoder/decoder. The modular construction of orthogonal code processors is shown along with operational settings. Simulation results are shown for an eight-user network scenario. The monolithic integration of a parallel encoder in an InP/InGaAsP material system is discussed whereafter static measurement results are given. Finally, several options are discussed to increase network flexibility and optical transparency.

Keywords

code division multiplexing; optical fibre networks; passive networks; InP-InGaAsP; Mach Zehnder based spectral amplitude; network flexibility; optical code division multiple access; optical transparency; orthogonal code processors; parallel spectral encoder/decoder; passive optical network; static measurement; Costs; Decoding; Indium phosphide; Monolithic integrated circuits; Multiaccess communication; Optical fiber networks; Optical interferometry; Optical receivers; Optical transmitters; Passive optical networks; Code division multiaccess; optical components; optical fiber communication; parallel processing; passive circuits;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1077-260X

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/JSTQE.2007.904573

Filename

4346487