Optical Fiber Devices in WDM Networks

Crystal optics and fiber grating technology are two of the most important optical fiber device technologies.In this paper, we report several new devices developed in Accelink for WDM networks application.     

A Techno-Economic Study on the Outside Plant Cost of Current and Next-Generation Fiber-to-the-X Deployments

Abstract

A techno-economic study on the outside plant costs of fiber-to-the-X infrastructures is presented in this article. Standardized passive optical network and active optical network technologies, implemented in fiber-to-the-home architectures, are presented/compared in terms of costs. Future architectures based on passive optical networks are investigated, their outside plant infrastructure, and corresponding costs are reviewed. Cost comparisons of fiber-to-the-X infrastructures reveal significant differences. Besides fiber-to-the-node being the less costly, it is shown that the cost of high splitting ratio passive optical network fiber-to-the-home infrastructures is not increasing linearly with the splitting ratio. The highest splitting ratio is not always the one with the largest savings percentage. Referring to current and future fiber-to-the-home access network architectures/technologies, the flexibility of wavelength division multiplexing/time division multiplexing passive optical networks is estimated to reach a 40% reduction in outside plant cost compared with the home run architecture.     

Simulation of Transmissions Through Optical Transport Networks

The introduction of optical technologies in the path layer of the transport network allows the network communication capacity and nodes throughput to be greatly increased. Optical networks covering large geographic areas and information super highways are coming in the not too distant future. For these reasons it is necessary to analyze the transmission of high-speed signals that transport high volumes of traffic throughout large-area networks. Simulation is an effective tool for this analysis, allowing one to take into account the complex nonlinear behavior of the long optical links and of some optical devices as wavelength converters. This article discusses two different approaches to the simulation of transmission through optical networks: the semi-analytical approach and the complete simulation. Advantages and disad vantages of each approach are considered, and the results obtained by different simulation software implementing the two approaches are compared.     

ATMOS (ATM optical switching)—system perspective

The expected traffic growth from new broadband services will require network capacities that can be beneficially provided by optical WDM transport networks. Optical packet techniques are essential for large networks to provide flexibility and granularity. A layered network architecture with a transparent optical layer and optical packet layers has been elaborated. Four switching concept options for large optical ATM switch fabrics in the public network and small access nodes are presented. The technology for the related key functions of space and wavelength switching was developed in the RACE ATMOS project and the feasibility of concepts and technologies was verified in four system demonstrators.     

Next Generation Access Network Deployment in Croatia: Optical Access Networks and Current IoT/5G Status

This paper gives an overview and background of optical access network deployment in Croatia. Optical access network development in Croatia has been put into a global as well as in the European Union context. All the challenges and the driving factors for optical access networks deployment are considered. Optical access network architectures that have been deployed by most of the investors in Croatian telecommunication market are presented, as well as the architectures that are in early phase of deployment. Finally, an overview on current status of mobile networks of the fifth generation and Internet of Things is given.     

Optical Implementation of CMOS/SEED Optoelectronic Integrated Crossbar Interconnection Network

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Optical Implementation of CMOS/SEED Optoelectronic Integrated Crossbar Interconnection Network

An optical implementation of CMOS/SEED optoelectronic integrated crossbar interconnection network is reported. The CMOS/SEED smart pixel arrays with O/E light windows are used as logical controlling switch nodes. High/lower modulating ratio of the output light density is about 1.4. The light beam is supplied by a 0.85 μm semiconductor laser diode. 8×2 spot arrays formed by a computer-generated phase grating are used as the pumping light beams for CMOS/SEED light modulators. High-precision 2-D optical fiber bundle arrays are used as the I/O access devices. 16×16 optical crossbar interconnection network is realized using our experimental setup. It is easy to couple with CMOS/SEED smart pixel arrays by using 2-D optical fiber bundle arrays as the I/O access devices. Compact in comparison with other optical interconnection systems.     

用于下一代传感和光源的新型材料、光纤及器件

制造技术与复杂模型、设计工具的进步使微纳结构光学器件的实现成为可能。微纳结构光学器件可用于导光与光的相互作用,液态或气态新型光源和传感器件。IPAS致力于新型光学材料研究与开发,将玻璃工艺和光纤开发有机结合,重点研究微纳结构光纤,光纤表面功能处理和器件开发。介绍了IPAS的研究实力和近年的发展概况,其中包括中红外光学材料、纳米粒子嵌入玻璃材料、新型化学和生物传感器(适用于超低量样本及/或体内样本)、激光器件,以及用于光数据处理的新型高非线性光纤。     

Costs of Fiber-to-the-Home Passive Optical Network Unbundling

Abstract

This work considers different unbundling options for local loop unbundling in order to provide multi-operator access and consider the economical impact for the fiber-to-the-home next-generation access entrants to deploy such alternatives. It is shown that deploying wavelength division multiplexing networks is an efficient strategy to perform local loop unbundling while upgrading the gigabit passive optical network for the new era where high bandwidths are necessary for satisfying customer demand. In areas with a high population density, wavelength division multiplexing techniques are the most suitable for entrant operators to access the incumbent's network and provide service.     

Optical networks, last mile access and applications

Free Space Optical (FSO) links can be used to setup FSO communication networks or to supplement radio and optical fiber networks. Hence, it is the broadband wireless solution for closing the “last mile” connectivity gap throughout metropolitan networks. Optical wireless fits well into dense urban areas and is ideally suited for urban applications. This paper gives an overview of free-space laser communications. Different network architectures will be described and investigated regarding reliability. The usage of “Optical Repeaters”, Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint solutions will be explained for setting up different network architectures. After having explained the different networking topologies and technologies, FSO applications will be discussed in section 2, including terrestrial applications for short and long ranges, and space applications. Terrestrial applications for short ranges cover the links between buildings on campus or different buildings of a company, which can be established with low-cost technology. For using FSO for long-range applications, more sophisticated systems have to be used. Hence, different techniques regarding emitted optical power, beam divergence, number of beams and tracking will be examined. Space applications have to be divided into FSO links through the troposphere, for example up- and downlinks between the Earth and satellites, and FSO links above the troposphere (e.g., optical inter-satellite links). The difference is that links through the troposphere are mainly influenced by weather conditions similar but not equal to terrestrial FSO links. Satellite orbits are above the atmosphere and therefore, optical inter-satellite links are not influenced by weather conditions. In section 3 the use of optical wireless for the last mile will be investigated and described in more detail. Therefore important design criteria for connecting the user to the “backbone” by FSO techniques will be covered, e.g., line of sight, network topology, reliability and availability. The advantages and disadvantages of different FSO technologies, as well as the backbone technology are discussed in this respect. Furthermore, the last mile access using FSO will be investigated for different environment areas (e.g., urban, rural, mountain) and climate zones. The availability of the FSO link is mainly determined by the local atmospheric conditions and distance and will be examined for the last mile. Results of various studies will complete these investigations. Finally, an example for realizing a FSO network for the last mile will be shown. In this example FSO transmitters with light emitting diodes (LED) instead of laser diodes will be described. By using LEDs, problems with laser- and eye safety are minimized. Some multimedia applications (like video-conferences, live TV-transmissions, etc.) will illustrate the range of applications for FSO last mile networks.     

光码分多址并行图像传输系统的最佳光正交签名图形构造

图像传输和接入要求系统的吞吐量超过Gb/s,若采用常规光码分多址系统来实现图像传输,对光电器件的要求高、实现难度大,解决方案是采用光码分多址并行图像传输系统.针对并行图像传输的签名序列是一种二维光正交签名图形,是一种全新形式的签名码,构造最大容量的光正交签名图形(最佳光正交签名图形)的方法很少这一问题,提出一种区组设计构造算法.算法的思想是根据差集合和光正交码的关系,将差集合和区组设计的概念推广到二维空间,根据二维差集合和光正交签名图形的关系从而构造出最佳光正交签名图形.详细阐述了构造最佳光正交签名图形的步骤,对算法进行了仿真.仿真结果说明该算法可以有效地构造出最佳光正交签名图形.     

Super-FM and analogue-to-digital-conversion technologies for next-generation wireless access in optical fibres

Fibre-in-the-loop (FITL) or hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) networks are the ideal transmission infrastructure for next-generation wireless communication networks, such as digital microcells, personal communication networks (PCNs) and wireless local area networks (LANs). In this paper, the feasibility of two cost-effective optical fibre transmission technologies, super-frequency-modulation (FM) and analogue-to-digital conversion, for wireless access in broadband optical fibres are experimentally demonstrated. Associated circuit and system implementation issues are investigated. Furthermore, by using a statistical model of multiple access in different microcellular environments, we find that both transmission technologies can meet the dynamic range requirements with a significant safe margin.     

Performance analysis of electronic code division multiple access based virtual private networks over passive optical networks

A solution for implementing multiple secure virtual private networks over a passive optical network using electronic code division multiple access is proposed and experimentally demonstrated. The multiple virtual private networking capability is experimentally demonstrated with 40 Mb/s data multiplexed with a 640 Mb/s electronic code that is unique to each of the virtual private networks in the passive optical network, and the transmission of the electronically coded data is carried out using Fabry-Perot laser diodes. A theoretical scalability analysis for electronic code division multiple access based virtual private networks over a passive optical network is also carried out to identify the performance limits of the scheme. Several sources of noise such as optical beat interference and multiple access interference that are present in the receiver are considered with different operating system parameters such as transmitted optical power, spectral width of the broadband optical source, and processing gain to study the scalability of the network.     

Proposal of Rip up & Re allocate Algorithm for Optical Layer 2 Switch Network

We are developing an optical layer-2s witch network that uses both wavelength-division multiplexing and time-division multiplexing technologies for efficient traffic aggregation in metro networks.For efficient traffic aggregation,path bandwidth control is key because it strongly affects bandwidth efficiency.For this paper,we propose a dynamic time-slot allocation method that uses periodic information of difference values of traffic variation.This method can derive near-optimal allocation with lower computational cost,which enlarges the maximum available network size compared with conventional time-slot allocation methods.Numerical results show that the proposed method enables dynamic path control in 1K-node-scale optical layer-2s witch network,which leads to cost-effective metro networks.     

Optical systems in the italian telecommunication network

This paper deals with the present situation and the foreseen evolution of optical technologies in the Italian Telecommunications Network. In the last decade the Italian network has been characterized by the progressive introduction of digital transmission and switching techniques. The deployment of optical facilities in the transmission network was the tool to fully exploit the economic and operational benefits of the new digital technologies. The introduction of fiber optics (FO) in the subscriber loop is at present a key issue to modernize the access network and to provide large business customers with advanced and high-quality services. A special project is underway. In future years the transition to synchronous transmission systems (SDH), together with the upgrading of the management systems, will permit a better network survivability with real-time supervision and control.     

Optical fibers and fiber dispersion compensators for high-speed optical communication

In order to meet the requirements necessary for advanced optical fiber transmission schemes that enable larger transmission capacity, higher efficiency and/or lower transmission costs per bit, optical fiber technologies are still evolving toward ultimate performance. Recent developmental activities have realized a number of improved performance optical fibers, such as ultra-low loss or ultra-low nonlinearity fibers and various types of dispersion-modified fibers. Fiber-based dispersion compensators or dispersion compensating fibers have also become one of the most essential optical components that support high-speed large capacity optical transmission. Very recently, the dispersion compensating fibers have further evolved into dispersion-managed optical transmission lines, which are now being actually deployed in transoceanic submarine optical cable networks.     

基于OPNET的星地光网络性能测试仿真平台研究

为了测试星地光网络的性能,设计了一种基于OPNET的星地光网络性能测试仿真平台。介绍了平台的总体技术架构,探讨了星间链路建立的条件。采用最大接入仰角与最长服务时间加权的方式,完成星地链路的卫星接入服务;按照切换呼叫优先的策略完成业务传输中的卫星切换服务,确保星地链路不间断的通信能力。根据最小链路代价和首次命中原则,实现星地光网络的路由与波长的动态分配。最后,利用平台的OPNET软件测试了三种星座下的星地光网络性能,测试结果表明：在LEO、MEO和GEO星座下,星地光网络的网络阻塞率分别为10%、40%和54%,平均网络时延分别为0.1s、0.07s和0.054s。测试结果对星地光网络的工程应用具有一定的指导意义。     

卫星内无线光网络通信技术及其实现

卫星内无线光网络通信的基础在于卫星内无线光通信链路. 为保障链路质量, 必须解决适合卫星内环境的抗噪和抗多径损害等技术问题, 以及相关设备的适当重量、体积和功耗等实现问题. 其关键是结合载波和卫星环境的特性, 并配合其它卫星技术研究无线光网络通信技术. 实验表明, 在卫星内实现适应编码调制和脉冲波形技术, 无线光噪声复合消除技术、后验均衡技术和有序捆绑解调解码技术等, 点对点和点对多点高速光链路误码率达到了正常通信要求. 为进一步利用无线光属性组建高服务质量（QoS）网络, 获得高的整体通信效率奠定坚实根基.     

Low-Temperature Radiometric Measurements Using a Silver Halide Optical Fiber and Infrared Optical Devices

In this study, we measured an infrared radiation which is transferred by a silver halide optical fiber from a heat source using a radiometer system for low-temperature measurements. To increase the amount of infrared radiation through the silver halide optical fiber and to the pyroelectric sensor, infrared optical devices used were an infrared focusing lens and a collimator. The relationship between the temperatures of a heat source and the measured radiometer signals were determined. The measurable temperature range of a fiber-optic temperature sensor using a pyroelectric sensor was from 298 to 333 K. It is expected that a noncontact low-temperature sensor using an infrared optical fiber can be developed for medical and industrial usages based on the results of this study.     

非线性光纤环:3.掺铒光纤双稳态数字光信号放大器

讨论了各种掺铒光纤双稳全光信号放大器的原理和特性，计算了它们在恒定光偏置和脉冲光偏置下的光增益及其随器件参数的变化，给出了器件的设计原则。