Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing Technologies for Local Access Networks

Abstract

Objective: Develop a low-cost, monolithic dense WDM technology for multi-Gb/s LANs consisting of multi-wavelength VCSEL arrays (1x16) with local wavelength regulation, and an add-drop multiplexer technology for wavelength selection. Approaches and Goals: * develop a quasi-planar single-growth technique for achieving multiwavelength VCSEL and REPD arrays * demonstrate local wavelength tuning to regulate the wavelengths of individual VCSELs * demonstrate multi-channel WDM transmission at >2.5 Gb/s/channel * achieve a 16 channel WDM VCSEL array with a channel spacing of approx. 2-3 nanometers (40 Gb/s aggregate throughput) * monolithic ADM technology for wavelength selection.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 19, 2000
Accession Number
ADA512260

Entities

People

  • Julian Cheng

Organizations

  • University of New Mexico

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Arrays
  • Channel Spacing
  • Co-Channel Interference
  • Emission Spectra
  • Information Operations
  • Linear Arrays
  • Materials
  • Micro-Machines
  • Modulation
  • Multiplexing
  • New Mexico
  • Photodetectors
  • Resonance
  • Spectra
  • Standards
  • Wavelength Division Multiplexing

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  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Radio communications and signal processing.

Technology Areas

  • Space