Title :
High-Resolution Photon-Counting OTDR for PON Testing and Monitoring
Author :
Brendel, Johannes
Author_Institution :
Sunrise Telecom, Mies, Switzerland
Abstract :
A novel OTDR based on photon-counting technique is presented. The high sensitivity, resolution, and dynamic range of this instrument make it possible to characterize optical fiber links beyond the limitations of conventional OTDRs.
Keywords :
optical fibre networks; optical fibre testing; optical time-domain reflectometry; photon counting; PON testing; optical fiber links; photon-counting OTDR; Bandwidth; Detectors; Dynamic range; Monitoring; Noise level; Optical sensors; Passive optical networks; Pulse measurements; Stimulated emission; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber communication/National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2008. OFC/NFOEC 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-856-8
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2008.4528296
