Wavelength Division Multiplexing A Practical Engineering Guide [Hardcover]

In this book, Optical Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) is approached from a strictly practical and application-oriented point of view. Based on the characteristics and constraints of modern fiber-optic components, transport systems and fibers, the text provides relevant rules of thumb and practical hints for technology selection, WDM system and link dimensioning, and also for network-related aspects such as wavelength assignment and resilience mechanisms. Actual 10/40 Gb/s WDM systems are considered, and a preview of the upcoming 100 Gb/s systems and technologies for even higher bit rates is given as well.

Key features:

• Considers WDM from ULH backbone (big picture view) down to PON access (micro view).
• Includes all major telecom and datacom applications.
• Provides the relevant background for state-of-the-art and next-gen systems.
• Offers practical guidelines for system / link engineering.

Acknowledgments xi

1 Introduction to WDM 1

1.1 WDM Theory 1

1.2 History of WDM 2

References 4

2 Optical Fiber Effects 7

2.1 Linear Effects 7

2.2 Nonlinear Fiber Effects 25

References 51

3 Components and Subsystems 55

3.1 Transmitters 55

Laser Diodes 63

3.2 Transmission Line 84

3.3 Receivers 135

3.4 Digital Electronics 146

References 162

4 Nonfiber-Related Effects 177

4.1 Linear Cross Talk 177

4.2 Noise in Optical Transmission Systems 181

Chains 187

References 193

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