Raman/EDFA Hybrid System to Enhance the Optical Signal in the Optical Network

Abstract

In this paper, a hybrid optical signal amplification system that includes Raman scattering and Erbium-doped fiber amplifier (EDFA) was simulated to take advantage of the amplification properties of the optical signal transmitted through the optical fiber network that connects the first and third campuses of the University of Mosul. The two types of optical signal amplifiers were studied individually and together, and the effect was observed in each case on the optical signal parameters such as the Q-factor, noise figure, signal-to-noise ratio, and gain. Optisystem ver.7.0 software was used to simulate the proposed system. The results showed that the Raman scattering and EDFA hybrid systems functioned effectively. The output signal power level is higher than the input signal power level that increased from (16 microwatts) to (83 mill watts). For each frequency, the gain is positive and the noise figure is relatively high. Although, this indicates that some noise introduced into the system. The output signal to noise ratio (OSNR) is high (55 dB). Moreover, the system is still able to maintain a high signal-to-noise ratio. The obtained results showed that the Raman scattering and EDFA hybrid system is a worthwhile technique for amplifying optical signals for the optical network connecting the first and third campuses of the University of Mosul.