Polarization independent 4-stage OTDM multiplexer using plated GRIN lens
Optics Express, Vol. 16, Issue 17, pp. 12544-12549 (2008)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OE.16.012544
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Abstract
In this paper, a 4-stage optical time domain multiplexing (OTDM) multiplexer based on plated graded index (GRIN) lens is proposed and experimentally demonstrated. A 10Gbit/s return-to-zero (RZ) signal is upgraded to 160Gbit/s. The time-domain accuracy of the multiplexer is evaluated by analyzing the multiplexed 160Gbit/s signal. Experimental results validate the stability of the optical multiplexing behavior and the polarization insensitivity of the proposed multiplexer. The results also show the advantages of our OTDM multiplexer such as the flexible output signal speeds at the output of different stages, the low insertion loss and the temperature and wavelength stability.
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1. Introduction
A. Chen, C.-T. Lea, and A. K.-S. Wong, “A new optical TDM Ring Architecture,” IEEE Trans. Commun. 55, 2134–2141 (2007). [CrossRef]
K. M. Feng, C. Y. Wu, D. H. Hsueh, C. S. Ku, C. P. Chang, H. Y. Lin, J. Cheng, and J. Chen, “Demonstration of an optical FIFO multiplexer,” in Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition and National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, Technical Digest (CD) (Optical Society of America, 2008), paper OMN5. http://www.opticsinfobase.org/abstract.cfm?URI=OFC-2008-OMN5
B. Zhang, L. Zhang, L. S. Yan, I. Fazal, J. Y. Yang, and A. E. Willner, “Continuously-tunable, bit-rate variable OTDM using broadband SBS slow-light delay line,” Opt. Express 15, 8317–8322 (2007). [CrossRef] [PubMed]
K. Morishita and K. Takashina, “Polarization properties of fused fiber couplers and polarizing beamsplitters,” J. Lightwave Technol. 9, 1503–1507 (1991). [CrossRef]
S. G. Farwell, M. N. Zervas, and R. I. Laming, “2×2 fused fiber null couplers with asymmetric waist cross sections for polarization independent (<0.01dB) switching,” J. Lightwave Technol. 16, 1671–1680 (2006). [CrossRef]
C. R. Doerr, L. L. Buhl, and W. Lin, “Simple method for mitigation of polarization crosstalk in silica planar lightwave circuit directional couplers,” IEEE Photon. Technol. Lett. 18, 1816–1818 (2006). [CrossRef]
T. Ohara, H. Takara, I. Shake, T. Yamada, M. Ishii, I. Ogawa, M. Okamoto, and S. Kawanishi, “Highly stable 160-Gb/s OTDM technologies based on integrated MUX/DEMUX and drift-free PLL-type clock recovery,” IEEE J. Quantum Electron. 13, 40–48 (2007). [CrossRef]
Andreas Umbach, “4-stage OTDM multiplexer,” http://www.u2t.de/fileadmin/redakteure/Products/Datasheets/DS_OMUX-4_5v0.pdf.
2. Structure and principle
3. Experimental demonstration
4. Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References and links
A. Chen, C.-T. Lea, and A. K.-S. Wong, “A new optical TDM Ring Architecture,” IEEE Trans. Commun. 55, 2134–2141 (2007). [CrossRef] | |
K. M. Feng, C. Y. Wu, D. H. Hsueh, C. S. Ku, C. P. Chang, H. Y. Lin, J. Cheng, and J. Chen, “Demonstration of an optical FIFO multiplexer,” in Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition and National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, Technical Digest (CD) (Optical Society of America, 2008), paper OMN5. http://www.opticsinfobase.org/abstract.cfm?URI=OFC-2008-OMN5 | |
B. Zhang, L. Zhang, L. S. Yan, I. Fazal, J. Y. Yang, and A. E. Willner, “Continuously-tunable, bit-rate variable OTDM using broadband SBS slow-light delay line,” Opt. Express 15, 8317–8322 (2007). [CrossRef] [PubMed] | |
N. Deng, C. K. Chan, and L. K. Chen, “A Hybrid OTDM Scheme with enhanced demultiplexing performance,” IEEE Photon. Technol. Lett. 19, 1454–1456 (2007). [CrossRef] | |
H. Murai, M. Kagawa, H. Tsuji, and K. Fujii, “EA-modulator-based optical time division multiplexing/demultiplexing techniques for 160-Gb/s optical signal transmission,” IEEE J. Quantum Electron. 13, 70–78 (2007). [CrossRef] | |
T. Ohara, H. Takara, I. Shake, T. Yamada, M. Ishii, I. Ogawa, M. Okamoto, and S. Kawanishi, “Highly stable 160-Gb/s OTDM technologies based on integrated MUX/DEMUX and drift-free PLL-type clock recovery,” IEEE J. Quantum Electron. 13, 40–48 (2007). [CrossRef] | |
K. Morishita and K. Takashina, “Polarization properties of fused fiber couplers and polarizing beamsplitters,” J. Lightwave Technol. 9, 1503–1507 (1991). [CrossRef] | |
Z. Jing, L. Cai, and T. Li, “Experimental demonstration on 4×10Gb/s optical time domain multiplexing signal,” J. Photon Technol. 8, 18–21 (2005). | |
Z. Jing, L. Cai, and T. Li, “Experimental investigation in polarization sensitivity of a novel 40-Gbit/s OTDM system,” Proc. SPIE 6019, 1–7 (2005). | |
L. Cai, Z. Jing, and T. Li, “Function of polarization scrambler in 4×10Gb/s optical time division multiplexing signal generating system,” J. Opt. Commun. Technol. 29, 32–33 (2005). | |
S. G. Farwell, M. N. Zervas, and R. I. Laming, “2×2 fused fiber null couplers with asymmetric waist cross sections for polarization independent (<0.01dB) switching,” J. Lightwave Technol. 16, 1671–1680 (2006). [CrossRef] | |
C. R. Doerr, L. L. Buhl, and W. Lin, “Simple method for mitigation of polarization crosstalk in silica planar lightwave circuit directional couplers,” IEEE Photon. Technol. Lett. 18, 1816–1818 (2006). [CrossRef] | |
Andreas Umbach, “4-stage OTDM multiplexer,” http://www.u2t.de/fileadmin/redakteure/Products/Datasheets/DS_OMUX-4_5v0.pdf. | |
C. Kehua, “Propagation analysis of light rays in combinative optical system of SaFoc lens,” Acta Photonica Sin. 21, 323–329 (1992). | |
OCIS Codes
(060.1810) Fiber optics and optical communications : Buffers, couplers, routers, switches, and multiplexers
ToC Category:
Fiber Optics and Optical Communications
History
Original Manuscript: June 3, 2008
Revised Manuscript: July 27, 2008
Manuscript Accepted: July 28, 2008
Published: August 5, 2008
Citation
Libo Cai, Min Zhang, Peida Ye, and Tangjun Li, "Polarization independent 4-stage OTDM
multiplexer using plated GRIN lens," Opt. Express 16, 12544-12549 (2008)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/oe/abstract.cfm?URI=oe-16-17-12544
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References
- A. Chen, C.-T. Lea, and A. K.-S. Wong, "A new optical TDM Ring Architecture," IEEE Trans. Commun. 55, 2134-2141 (2007). [CrossRef]
- K. M. Feng, C. Y. Wu, D. H. Hsueh, C. S. Ku, C. P. Chang, H. Y. Lin, J. Cheng, and J. Chen, "Demonstration of an optical FIFO multiplexer," in Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition and National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, Technical Digest (CD) (Optical Society of America, 2008), paper OMN5. http://www.opticsinfobase.org/abstract.cfm?URI=OFC-2008-OMN5
- B. Zhang, L. Zhang, L. S. Yan, I. Fazal, J. Y. Yang, and A. E. Willner, "Continuously-tunable, bit-rate variable OTDM using broadband SBS slow-light delay line," Opt. Express 15, 8317-8322 (2007). [CrossRef] [PubMed]
- N. Deng, C. K. Chan, and L. K. Chen, "A Hybrid OTDM Scheme with enhanced demultiplexing performance," IEEE Photon. Technol. Lett. 19, 1454-1456 (2007). [CrossRef]
- H. Murai, M. Kagawa, H. Tsuji, and K. Fujii, "EA-modulator-based optical time division multiplexing/demultiplexing techniques for 160-Gb/s optical signal transmission," IEEE J. Quantum Electron. 13, 70-78 (2007). [CrossRef]
- T. Ohara, H. Takara, I. Shake, T. Yamada, M. Ishii, I. Ogawa, M. Okamoto, and S. Kawanishi, "Highly stable 160-Gb/s OTDM technologies based on integrated MUX/DEMUX and drift-free PLL-type clock recovery," IEEE J. Quantum Electron. 13, 40-48 (2007). [CrossRef]
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- C. Kehua, "Propagation analysis of light rays in combinative optical system of SaFoc lens," Acta Photonica Sin. 21, 323-329 (1992).
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