Backscatter Signature Generator for OTDR Calibration

Abstract

This paper describes an active characterization technique that generates backscatter signatures to measure the performance of optical time- domain reflectometers (OTDRs). These signatures can be used to test an OTDR's loss accuracy dynamic range, spatial resolution, loss resolution, and receiver recovery time. Keywords: Metrology, Calibration, Logistics, Electronic devices, Components subsystem system.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA224606

Entities

People

  • Chun Hui
  • Ken Yamada
  • Neil Kamikawa

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Calibration
  • Computers
  • Dynamic Range
  • Generators
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Microprocessors
  • Monitoring
  • Optical Fibers
  • Optics
  • Optoelectronic Devices
  • Reflectometers
  • Scattering
  • Standards
  • Time Domain
  • Time Domain Reflectometer

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Optical Fiber Sensing and Electromagnetic Propagation.
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.
  • Spectroscopy.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics