Title :
Evolution of Passive Optical Component Technologies for Fiber-Optic Communication Systems
Author_Institution :
Tomlinson Consulting, LLC, Princeton, NJ
fDate :
5/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
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;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JLT.2008.921914
