DocumentCode
750065
Title
Evolution of Passive Optical Component Technologies for Fiber-Optic Communication Systems
Author
Tomlinson, W.J.
Author_Institution
Tomlinson Consulting, LLC, Princeton, NJ
Volume
26
Issue
9
fYear
2008
fDate
5/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
1046
Lastpage
1063
Abstract
This paper reviews the evolution of passive optical components for fiber-optic communication systems, focusing on the interaction between component technologies and the evolution of fiber-optic systems.
Keywords
optical communication equipment; optical fibre communication; fiber optic communication systems; optical circulators; optical couplers; optical fiber filters; optical isolators; optical switches; optical waveguide components; passive optical component technology; wavelength division multiplexing; Communications technology; Costs; Isolation technology; Optical attenuators; Optical devices; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber couplers; Optical fiber devices; Optical filters; Paper technology; Optical circulators; optical components; optical couplers; optical fiber communication; optical fiber filters; optical filters; optical isolators; optical switches; optical waveguide components; wavelength division multiplexing;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0733-8724
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/JLT.2008.921914
Filename
4542896
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