Title :
Long-wavelength single-mode WDM for CATV applications
Author :
Lipscomb, G.F. ; Asawa, C.K. ; Downs, J.W.
Author_Institution :
TRW, Technology Research Center, El Segundo, USA
Abstract :
A two `colour¿ wavelength-division-multiplexing system based on GRIN rod lenses and interference filters and operating at ¿ = 1.2 ¿m and 1.3 ¿m has been developed for use with single-mode fibre, and exhibits a single-mode MUX loss of ¿1.4±0.2 dB.
Keywords :
cable television; frequency division multiplexing; optical communication equipment; optical fibres; 1.2 microns wavelength; 1.3 microns wavelength; CATV applications; GRIN rod lenses; interference filters; optical fibre; single-mode MUX loss; single-mode fibre; wavelength-division-multiplexing system;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19830194
