Title :
Testing MPI threshold in bend insensitive fiber using coherent peak-to-peak power method
Author :
Chen, David Z. ; Jain, Vijay X. ; Ditmore, Robert C. ; Bell, George N. ; Boivin, David ; De Montmorillon, Louis-Anne ; Provost, Lionel ; Sillard, Pierre
Author_Institution :
Verizon, Richardson, TX
Abstract :
We present a low frequency coherent peak-to-peak detection method to evaluate Draka´s (BendBright-Elitetrade) new bend insensitive fiber MPI and show that a -30dB maximum threshold is satisfied in simulating all harsh field deployment scenarios.
Keywords :
multipath channels; optical fibre communication; optical fibre subscriber loops; MPI threshold; bend insensitive fiber; coherent peak-to-peak power method; Connectors; Frequency; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber losses; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fiber subscriber loops; Optical fiber testing; Optical transmitters; Wavelength measurement; (060.2400) Fiber properties; (060.2430) Fibers, single-mode;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication - incudes post deadline papers, 2009. OFC 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2606-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-865-0
