Title :
To spread or not to spread-the myths of optical CDMA
Author_Institution :
AT&T Labs., Middletown, NJ, USA
Abstract :
We compare the wisdom of CDMA technique in cellular radio and optical networks, and discuss the fundamental challenges in optical CDMA systems.
Keywords :
cellular radio; code division multiple access; optical fibre communication; spread spectrum communication; cellular radio; fiber optics communications; optical CDMA systems; optical networks; spread spectrum system; Adaptive optics; Bit error rate; High speed optical techniques; Multiaccess communication; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Optical modulation; Optical receivers; Spread spectrum communication;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-655-9
