Fiber-optic devices for local area network application

Author

Matsushita, Shigeo ; Kawai, Kiyoaki ; Uchida, Hisashi

Author_Institution

NEC Corporation, Kawasaki, Japan

Volume

3

Issue

3

fYear

1985

fDate

6/1/1985 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

544

Lastpage

555

Abstract

Recent developments on fiber-optic devices are reviewed from the local area network (LAN) application viewpoint. Future technical trends are also discussed, along with current research activities. In local area network systems, low device cost and easy maintenance or maintenance-free devices are especially required. Light sources and photodetectors suitable for the systems are described. InGaAsP/InP light emitting diodes can cover a broad application field, up to a gigabits per second super high-speed network region. Optical passive devices, which include branching couplers, switches and connectors, are mentioned as essential components. Compact transmitter/receiver module technology is a key factor in realizing optical-fiber local area network systems. An example of 200-Mbit/s transmitter/receiver module is reported.

Keywords

LANs; Local-area network (LAN); Optical fiber communication; Costs; High speed optical techniques; Light sources; Local area networks; Optical devices; Optical fiber LAN; Optical fiber devices; Optical receivers; Optical transmitters; Stimulated emission;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Lightwave Technology, Journal of

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0733-8724

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/JLT.1985.1074210

Filename

1074210