Title :
A distributed star network architecture for interoffice applications
Author :
Cheng, Steven S. ; Kobrinski, Haim ; Wu, Liang T. ; Jackel, Janet L.
Author_Institution :
Bell Communications Research, Morristown, NJ, USA
fDate :
7/1/1986 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A novel network architecture which utilizes single-mode fiber and allows resource (fiber, laser, and bandwidth) sharing is described. Loss budget and performance analysis of this network for narrow-band and limited wide-band interoffice services are presented.
Keywords :
LANs; Local-area network (LAN); Optical fiber communication; Bandwidth; Broadcasting; Central office; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber polarization; Optical waveguides; Repeaters; Wavelength division multiplexing; Wideband;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JLT.1986.1074789
