Title :
Fortistis: Split extension in dense passive optical networks by inline amplification with remote ASE-shaped pump delivery via colorless optical network units
Author :
Schrenk, Bernhard ; Bonada, Francesc ; Lazaro, Jose A. ; Prat, Josep
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Signal Theor. & Commun., Univ. Politec. de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
Abstract :
A method for extending the customer density via ASE-pumped splitters in the tree in a WDM/TDM-PON is presented. The influence of Rayleigh backscattering in the feeder is faced, originally prohibiting any upstream transmission.
Keywords :
Rayleigh scattering; optical fibre networks; time division multiplexing; wavelength division multiplexing; Fortistis; Rayleigh backscattering; WDM-TDM-PON; amplified spontaneous emission; colorless optical network units; customer density via ASE-pumped splitters; dense passive optical networks; inline amplification; remote ASE-shaped pump delivery; Backscatter; Degradation; Optical network units; Optical noise; Optical pumping; Passive optical networks; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Signal to noise ratio; Stimulated emission; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication (OFC), collocated National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2010 Conference on (OFC/NFOEC)
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-884-1
