Title :
The role of InP technology in the optical fibre communications of the future
Author_Institution :
BNR Europe Ltd., Essex, UK
Abstract :
Summary form only given. The author summarizes briefly the current network requirements and outlines the characteristics of the InP devices that are used. Secondly the future information requirements and possible broadband network configurations suitable for time or wavelength division multiplexing are introduced and their requirements and possible broadband network configurations suitable for time or wavelength division multiplexing are introduced and their requirements in terms of devices are analyzed. The focus is on InP devices that can satisfy the system requirements. Five critical areas where InP technology can be used with substantial advantages for future communications are reviewed. An outline of the RACE program is given that is addressing the basic technology and device design problems of the InP technology
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; broadband networks; indium compounds; integrated optoelectronics; optical fibre networks; semiconductor devices; semiconductor technology; time division multiplexing; wavelength division multiplexing; InP devices; InP technology; RACE program; broadband network configurations; device design; electro-absorption; frequency convertors; integrated multichannel optical receivers; interferometric modulators; network requirements; optical amplifiers; optical fibre communications; time division multiplexing; wavelength division multiplexing; Frequency conversion; Indium phosphide; Optical fiber communication; Optical fibers; Optical interferometry; Optical receivers; Paper technology; Robustness; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Indium Phosphide and Related Materials, 1993. Conference Proceedings., Fifth International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Paris
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0993-6
DOI :
10.1109/ICIPRM.1993.380723
