The study of switching characteristics of single-mode optical fiber

Wu Chongqing, Xin Xiangjun, Tao Ying

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Abstract

This Paper analyzes the switching characteristics of single mode optical fiber. In the dispersion fiber not only the switching signal will delay, but also the switching speed will be limited. The formula for calculating switching time (rise time or fall time) is given. The results show, that switching time is proportional to square root of absolute value of fiber dispersion, and is proportional to square root of fiber length, too. In 1 km G.652 optical fiber operating at 1.55 μm, the switching time is about 7ps. This time is the final limit for switching speed of a switching element with two optical levers constructed by this kind of fiber.

Original languageEnglish
Pages1482-1485
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1998
Externally publishedYes
Event5th Asia-Pacific Conference Communications and 4th Optoloelectronics Communications Conference, APCC/OECC 1999 - Beijing, China
Duration: 18 Oct 199922 Oct 1999

Conference

Conference5th Asia-Pacific Conference Communications and 4th Optoloelectronics Communications Conference, APCC/OECC 1999
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period18/10/9922/10/99

Keywords

  • Fall time
  • Optical switch
  • Rise time
  • Switching characteristics
  • Switching speed

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