Title :
In-band optical frequency domain reflectometry in PONs
Author :
Effenberger, Frank J. ; Sui Meng
Author_Institution :
Huawei Technol. Co., Ltd., Plano, TX, USA
Abstract :
We present the novel concept of using data patterns as the driving signal for optical frequency domain reflectometry in PONs. Algorithms that generate the data patterns are developed, and the technique is confirmed through simulation.
Keywords :
optical fibre networks; reflectometry; algorithms; data patterns; in-band optical frequency domain reflectometry; passive optical networks; Circuits; Frequency domain analysis; Frequency modulation; Optical fiber devices; Optical modulation; Optical network units; Optical receivers; Optical transmitters; Passive optical networks; Reflectometry;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber communication/National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2008. OFC/NFOEC 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-856-8
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2008.4528143
