Integrated Devices for Terabit per Second 1.3 and 1.5 Micron WDM/TDM Network Applications
Abstract
A widespread deployment of all-optical networks is expected over the next decade. It is anticipated that the local-area network (LAN) and metropolitan-area network (MAN) speeds will approach 100 Gb/s. Since such LANs and MANs will serve heterogeneous environments, both wavelength-division multiplexed (WDM) and time-division multiplexed (TDM) network architectures are likely to be deployed. To make such networks a practical reality, electro-optical and all-optical devices that operate at speeds in excess of 100 Gb/s and that are compatible with the emerging wDM/TDM architectures will be needed. In addition, for successful commercial deployment, all such devices must be of low cost, which can only be accomplished through integration. Hence, there is an urgent need for developing integrated devices including transmitters, modulators, multiplexers, demultiplexers, amplifiers, etc., that will become the building blocks of the LANs and MANs of the future.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA438395
Entities
People
- Bruce W Wessels
- Prem Kumar
- Seng-tiong Ho
Organizations
- Northwestern University