Comparison of lightwave system performance using single-mode silica (1.55μm) & fluoride fibers (2.55μm) with direct and coherent detection

Authors

Harish R.D. Sunak, University of Rhode Island
Clark P. Engert, University of Rhode Island
Kriengrai Tintasuwan, University of Rhode Island

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Date of Original Version

2-5-1990

Abstract

Comparison of fluoride-based and silica-based fiber on system performance with respect to the repeater link length is analyzed. The effects of dispersion, fiber attenuation, splice loss, source linewidth and fiber unit length on system performance is simulated by computer.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering

Volume

1176

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Sunak, Harish R., Clark P. Engert, and Kriengrai Tintasuwan. "Comparison of lightwave system performance using single-mode silica (1.55μm) & fluoride fibers (2.55μm) with direct and coherent detection." Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering 1176, (1990): 111-118. doi: 10.1117/12.963298.