Title :
Reduction of fast SOP changes in DSCMs under influence of shock and vibrations
Author :
Geisler, Tommy ; Andersen, Michael N. ; Tokle, Torger
Author_Institution :
OFS Fitel Denmark ApS, Brndby, Denmark
Abstract :
Fast SOP changes in fiber-based dispersion slope compensating modules (DSCMs) due to mechanical impact are effectively suppressed by introducing a simple passive vibration-suppression scheme consisting of shock mounts isolating the DSCM spool from the housing.
Keywords :
impact (mechanical); optical fibre dispersion; optical fibre polarisation; vibrations; DSCM spool; fast SOP changes; fiber-based dispersion slope compensating modules; mechanical impact; shock mounts; simple passive vibration-suppression scheme; vibrations; Damping; Electric shock; High speed optical techniques; Optical fiber polarization; Optical receivers; Polarization mode dispersion; Shock absorbers; Steel; Vibrations; 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
