Abstract
We propose and demonstrate a simple and low-cost uplink transmission scheme for coherent optical code-division multiple access (OCDMA) passive optical networks (PONs), using gain-switched Fabry-Pérot (GS-FP) lasers with external injection as local light sources at optical network units. Experimental results based on the two-user 1.25-Gb/s OCDMA system confirm the feasibility of this scheme. The system performance is compared with that of the OCDMA system using a conventional mode-locked laser (MLL). The auto-correlation peak to the maximum wing level (P/W) ratio is also given as the central wavelength of the GS-FP laser varies. The present low-cost scheme is highly preferable for OCDMA PON applications.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 5438919 |
Pages (from-to) | 583-585 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | IEEE Photonics Technology Letters |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Keywords
- Fabry-Pérot (FP) laser
- Gain-switching
- Optical code-division multiple access (OCDMA)
- Passive optical network (PON)