Title :
Multigigabit networks: the challenge
Author :
Rolland, Claude ; Tarof, Larry E. ; Somani, Azmina
Author_Institution :
Bell-Northern Res., Ottawa, Ont., Canada
fDate :
5/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Candidate transmitters, optical amplifiers, and detectors that can meet the very demanding constraints for digital multigigabit long-haul terrestrial communication systems through conventional fiber are reviewed. The focus is on optical devices capable of approximately 10-GHz response. Electronic issues are not addressed. The performance of existing and future external modulators, optical fiber amplifiers, and detectors is summarized. Some dispersion compensation schemes are examined, and the use of dispersion-shifted fiber for extending the reach of terrestrial networks is examined.<>
Keywords :
fibre lasers; optical communication equipment; optical dispersion; optical modulation; photodetectors; receivers; reviews; semiconductor junction lasers; 10 Gbit/s; MQW lasers; detectors; dispersion compensation schemes; dispersion-shifted fiber; external modulators; long-haul terrestrial communication systems; multigigabit networks; optical amplifiers; optical devices; optical fiber amplifiers; transmitters; Optical detectors; Optical devices; Optical fiber amplifiers; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber dispersion; Optical modulation; Optical transmitters; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Stimulated emission;
Journal_Title :
LTS, IEEE
