Integrated Mach-Zehnder-Based Spectral Amplitude OCDMA on a Passive Optical Network

• Published in: IEEE journal of selected topics in quantum electronics Vol. 13; no. 5; pp. 1487 - 1496
• Main Authors: Huiszoon, B., Augustin, L.M., Bente, E.A.J.M., de Waardt, H., Khoe, G.D., Smit, M.K., Koonen, A.M.J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York IEEE 01-09-2007; The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
• Subjects: Amplitudes; Code division multiaccess; Coders; Costs; Decoding; Encoders; Flexibility; Indium phosphide; Monolithic integrated circuits; Multiaccess communication; Multiple access; Networks; Optical communication; optical components; optical fiber communication; Optical fiber networks; Optical interferometry; Optical receivers; Optical transmitters; parallel processing; passive circuits; Passive optical networks; Spectra
• ISSN: 1077-260X; 1558-4542
• DOI: 10.1109/JSTQE.2007.904573

In this paper, we present our results on Mach-Zehnder-based spectral amplitude encoded optical code-division multiple access (OCDMA) in a passive optical network using a novel parallel spectral encoder/decoder. The modular construction of orthogonal code processors is shown along with operational settings. Simulation results are shown for an eight-user network scenario. The monolithic integration of a parallel encoder in an InP/InGaAsP material system is discussed whereafter static measurement results are given. Finally, several options are discussed to increase network flexibility and optical transparency.