Title :
Direct-modulation/direct-detection technology in multigigabit optical networks
Author :
Navarro, José A. ; Junyent, Gabriel
Author_Institution :
Univ. Politecnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
Abstract :
A multigigabit system based on noncoherent techniques is presented. The system uses wavelength division multiplexing. An important cost reduction can be achieved due to the direct modulation/direct detection proposed, because external modulators and local oscillators are avoided
Keywords :
optical fibre networks; optical modulation; optical signal detection; wavelength division multiplexing; cost reduction; direct-modulation/direct-detection technology; multigigabit optical networks; noncoherent techniques; wavelength division multiplexing; Bandwidth; Costs; Frequency shift keying; High speed optical techniques; Intelligent networks; Optical fiber networks; Optical filters; Optical receivers; Stimulated emission; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Electrotechnical Conference, 1994. Proceedings., 7th Mediterranean
Conference_Location :
Antalya
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1772-6
DOI :
10.1109/MELCON.1994.381115
