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Coupling of Light into Single-Mode Optical Fiber for Data Communications

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 February 2011

Ronald C. Lasky ,
Janet L. Mackay ,
Ulf Österberg ,
Keh-Chee Jen  and
Kurt D. Carlson
Ronald C. Lasky
Affiliation:
IBM Technology Products Division, 1701 North Street, Endicott, NY 13760
Janet L. Mackay
Affiliation:
IBM Technology Products Division, 1701 North Street, Endicott, NY 13760
Ulf Österberg
Affiliation:
Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH 03755
Keh-Chee Jen
Affiliation:
IBM Technology Products Division, 1701 North Street, Endicott, NY 13760
Kurt D. Carlson
Affiliation:
Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH 03755
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Abstract

Single-mode optoelectronic communication is the technology of choice in the telecommunication industry, due to the long distances and high data rates that are achievable. These benefits are now being exploited in the field of data communications. However, the demands of the data communication application are somewhat different from those of telecommunication. This paper discusses these differences.

Typical optical performance parameters for the data link are also considered. The two most important of these parameters are the laser safety limit and the minimum launched power. The methodologies which assure both of these parameters are presented.

The physics of single-mode fiber-to-fiber and laser-to-fiber coupling is reviewed, including an overview of various theoretical models which have been used. Results of ongoing experimental studies are presented and compared to a theoretical model. Discrepancies between the experimental results and the model are discussed.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 264: Symposium G – Electronic Packaging Materials Science VI , 1992 , 379
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1992

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