Low-cost interferometric TDM technology for dynamic sensing applications

Jeff Bush; Allen Cekorich

doi:10.1117/12.570673

14 December 2004 Low-cost interferometric TDM technology for dynamic sensing applications

Jeff Bush, Allen Cekorich

Proceedings Volume 5589, Fiber Optic Sensor Technology and Applications III; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.570673
Event: Optics East, 2004, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Abstract

A low-cost design approach for Time Division Multiplexed (TDM) fiber-optic interferometric interrogation of multi-channel sensor arrays is presented. This paper describes the evolutionary design process of the subject design. First, the requisite elements of interferometric interrogation are defined for a single channel sensor. The concept is then extended to multi-channel sensor interrogation implementing a TDM multiplex scheme where “traditional” design elements are utilized. The cost of the traditional TDM interrogator is investigated and concluded to be too high for entry into many markets. A new design approach is presented which significantly reduces the cost for TDM interrogation. This new approach, in accordance with the cost objectives, shows promise to bring this technology to within the threshold of commercial acceptance for a wide range of distributed fiber sensing applications.

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Jeff Bush and Allen Cekorich "Low-cost interferometric TDM technology for dynamic sensing applications", Proc. SPIE 5589, Fiber Optic Sensor Technology and Applications III, (14 December 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.570673

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