Title :
Optical transmission with single-mode fibres and edge-emitting diodes
Author :
Arnold, G. ; Krumpholz, O.
Author_Institution :
AEG-Telefunken, Research Institute, Ulm, West Germany
Abstract :
Edge-emitting diodes operating at 1.3 ¿m wavelength are used to launch between 5 and 10 ¿W of optical power into single-mode fibres at a driving current of 100 mA. This permits the transmission of 140 Mbit/s over a distance of more than 10 km.
Keywords :
light emitting diodes; optical communication equipment; optical fibres; optical links; 1.3 microns wavelength operation; 100 mA driving current; 140 Mbit/s; 5 microwatt to 10 microwatts optical power; LED; communication equipment; edge-emitting diodes; optical fibres; optical transmission; single-mode fibres;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19850278
