Wavelength translations for optical network reach extension

Ahmad K. Atieh; Aneta Loukova; Paul Vella

doi:10.1117/12.629015

25 October 2005 Wavelength translations for optical network reach extension

Ahmad K. Atieh, Aneta Loukova, Paul Vella

Proceedings Volume 6012, Optical Transmission Systems and Equipment for WDM Networking IV; 60120P (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.629015
Event: Optics East 2005, 2005, Boston, MA, United States

Abstract

Small form factor pluggable (SFPs) transceivers have been used to demonstrate that legacy optical networks operating in the metro-core-edge region of the network can be upgraded cost effectively through optical-electrical-optical (OEO) wavelength translation (WT). The WT technique involves detection of the original communication signal, re-timing and retransmission at a new laser wavelength and linewidth. The change is a deliberate one and gives rise to better optical transmission characteristics, resulting in longer system reach. In this paper we present experimental results that demonstrate how WT can be used to upgrade existing fiber systems through improvements in system dispersion or attenuation or by making optical amplification possible.

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Ahmad K. Atieh, Aneta Loukova, and Paul Vella "Wavelength translations for optical network reach extension", Proc. SPIE 6012, Optical Transmission Systems and Equipment for WDM Networking IV, 60120P (25 October 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.629015

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