Title :
Fault location in passive optical networks using T-OTDR and wavelength-selective isolators
Author :
Temporao, Guilherme P. ; de Faria, G.V. ; Urban, P.J. ; von der Weid, J.P.
Author_Institution :
Center for Telecommun. Studies, Pontifical Catholic Univ. of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Abstract :
We present a new method for fault location in passive optical networks by employing a tunable OTDR and wavelength-selective isolators in the remote node. A proof-of-principle experiment is performed, demonstrating the feasibility of the technique.
Keywords :
passive optical networks; telecommunication network reliability; T-OTDR; fault location; passive optical network; remote node; tunable OTDR; wavelength-selective isolator; Monitoring; Optical fibers; Optical network units; Optical pulses; Passive optical networks;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference (OFC/NFOEC), 2013
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-0457-0
