Title :
FBG-based multi-channel low dispersion WDM filters
Author :
Doyle, A. ; Juignet, C. ; Painchaud, Y. ; Brown, M. ; Chummun-Courbet, N. ; Pelletier, É ; Guy, M.
Author_Institution :
TeraXion, Sainte-Foy, Que., Canada
fDate :
11/21/2002 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Multi-channel FBGs for use as low dispersion WDM filters are reported. The filters are realised in a single section of optical fibre using superposition techniques and are designed for use in high-speed networks (10-40 Gbit/s) where they may be employed in OADM applications.
Keywords :
Bragg gratings; optical communication equipment; optical fibre dispersion; optical fibre losses; optical filters; wavelength division multiplexing; 10 to 40 Gbit/s; FBG-based WDM filters; OADM applications; high-speed networks; low dispersion WDM filters; multi-channel WDM filters; optical add-drop multiplexing; superposition techniques;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:20021053
