Title :
Optimization of uncooled RSOA parameters in WDM reflective PONs based on self-coherent or direct detection OLT receivers
Author :
Rizzelli, Giuseppe ; Ferrero, Valter ; Straullu, Stefano ; Abrate, Silivo ; Forghieri, Fabrizio ; Gaudino, Roberto
Author_Institution :
Politec. di Torino, Turin, Italy
Abstract :
We investigate on the uncooled RSOA driving parameters in reflective-PONs, focusing on an upstream path at 1.25 Gbit/s and binary modulation. We show how the optimal values change using direct-detection or self-coherent receivers. We also address operating temperature dependence issues.
Keywords :
optical focusing; optical modulation; optical receivers; optimisation; passive optical networks; wavelength division multiplexing; WDM reflective PON; binary modulation; bit rate 1.25 Gbit/s; direct detection OLT receivers; direct-detection; focusing; optimization; self-coherent OLT receivers; temperature dependence; uncooled RSOA parameters; upstream path; Modulation; Optical attenuators; Optical filters; Optical receivers; Optical sensors; Temperature measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communications (ECOC), 2012 38th European Conference and Exhibition on
Conference_Location :
Amsterdam
