Fiber Optic COMMUNICATIONS

Abstract

HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE. Fiber Optic Technology Evolution. Comparison to Free Space and Coax Systems. Technology and Application Trends. Market Trends. NETWORK OVERVIEW. The OSI Model. The Physical Layer. Data Coding Techniques. The Role of Standards. Network and Data Timing. Measures of Link Performance. OPTICS AND MATERIALS. Light. Geometric Optics. Wave Optics. TRANSMITTERS. Transmitter Overview. The Electrical Interface. Multiplexing Schemes. Modules and Discrete Designs. LED and Laser Diodes. LED Devices. Laser Devices. Device Biasing. Environmental Effects. Reliability. LED vs. Laser: System Tradeoffs. RECEIVER MODULES. Receiver Overview. Device Structures. Amplifiers. Receiver Bandwidth. Receiver Noise Performance. Environmental Effects. Receiver Layout. OPTICAL FIBER CHARACTERISTICS. Fiber Profiles. Waveguide Properties. Optical Interface. Attenuation. Bending Losses. Connection Losses. Splices and Connectors. Optical Multiplexing. Fiber Amplifiers. LINK BANDWIDTH. Link Transfer Function. Intermodal Dispersion. Intramodal Dispersion. Total Fiber Dispersion. Link Bandwidth. Nonlinear and Harmonic Effects. System Tradeoffs. LINK ANALYSIS. Components. Link Power Analysis. Digital Links. Analog Links. Wavelength Division Multiplexing Component Library for Exercises. LINK DESIGN. Window Selection. Module Selection. Fiber and Cable Selection. Performance Analysis. INSTALLATION AND TESTING. Component Acceptance Testing. Link Acceptance Testing. Test Equipment. Link Reliability. Installation Techniques. Troubleshooting Techniques. APPENDIX A: BIBLIOGRAPHY. APPENDIX B: GLOSSARY. APPENDIX C: SYMBOLS, CONSTANTS, AND CONVERSIONS. APPENDIX D: SIGNALS AND NOISE. APPENDIX E: MAXWELL'S EQUATIONS, CUTOFF CONDITIONS, AND DERIVATIONS. APPENDIX F: FREQUENCY RESPONSE. APPENDIX G: SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIALS. APPENDIX H: POWER AND RISETIME BUDGET SHEETS (BLANKS).