A new hybrid WDM/TDM passive optical network （PON） implemented by using all-optical wavelength converters （AOWCs） is proposed. The AOWCs are based on the cross-gain modulation （XGM） effect of the semiconductor o...A new hybrid WDM/TDM passive optical network （PON） implemented by using all-optical wavelength converters （AOWCs） is proposed. The AOWCs are based on the cross-gain modulation （XGM） effect of the semiconductor optical amplifier （SOA）. Moreover, the feasibility of this sys- tem is experimentally demonstrated by evaluating the impacts of the optical wavelength conversion, time domain waveforms, eye diagrams and bit-error-rate （BER） in AOWC. The results show that the proposal will be a promising solution for the next generation access networks.展开更多
This paper describes the current research status of theλ-tunable Wavelength-Division Multiplexing/Time-Division-Multiplexing-Passive Optical Network(WDM/TDM-PON). This optical access system realizes new cost-effectiv...This paper describes the current research status of theλ-tunable Wavelength-Division Multiplexing/Time-Division-Multiplexing-Passive Optical Network(WDM/TDM-PON). This optical access system realizes new cost-effective operations from the network operator′s point of view.The main feature of the proposed system is that it aggressively exploits wavelength tunability.We classify the system configurations and applications.Then,we describe key technologies,namely newly developedλ-tuning burst-mode transceivers and a widely applicable Dynamic Wavelength and Bandwith Allocation(DWBA)algorithm.Finally,we summarize our research and discuss several issues related to the λ-tunable Wavelength-Division Multiplexing/Time-Division-MultiplexingPassive Optical Network(WDM/TDM-PON).展开更多
文摘A new hybrid WDM/TDM passive optical network （PON） implemented by using all-optical wavelength converters （AOWCs） is proposed. The AOWCs are based on the cross-gain modulation （XGM） effect of the semiconductor optical amplifier （SOA）. Moreover, the feasibility of this sys- tem is experimentally demonstrated by evaluating the impacts of the optical wavelength conversion, time domain waveforms, eye diagrams and bit-error-rate （BER） in AOWC. The results show that the proposal will be a promising solution for the next generation access networks.
基金Research and development of ultra high speed and low power consumption photonic network technology by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan
文摘This paper describes the current research status of theλ-tunable Wavelength-Division Multiplexing/Time-Division-Multiplexing-Passive Optical Network(WDM/TDM-PON). This optical access system realizes new cost-effective operations from the network operator′s point of view.The main feature of the proposed system is that it aggressively exploits wavelength tunability.We classify the system configurations and applications.Then,we describe key technologies,namely newly developedλ-tuning burst-mode transceivers and a widely applicable Dynamic Wavelength and Bandwith Allocation(DWBA)algorithm.Finally,we summarize our research and discuss several issues related to the λ-tunable Wavelength-Division Multiplexing/Time-Division-MultiplexingPassive Optical Network(WDM/TDM-PON).
