A lightwave systems analysis shows that microwave-multiplexed wideband services can be distributed to large numbers of subscribers by using optically amplified multiple-star lightwave distribution networks. Through the use of well developed, readily available microwave electronics, this technique enables lightwave systems to take advantage of the large available bandwidth of single-mode fibres, GaInAsP lasers and GaInAs photodetectors
Published in:
Electronics Letters
(Volume:24
,
Issue:
15
)
Date of Publication: 21 Jul 1988