Optical Waveguide Theory

We design and fabricate a novel multicore fiber (MCF), with seven cores arranged in a hexagonal array. The fiber properties of MCF including low crosstalk, attenuation and splice loss are described. A new tapered MCF connector (TMC), showing ultra-low crosstalk and losses, is also designed and fabricated for coupling the individual signals in-and-out of the MCF. We further propose a novel network configuration using parallel transmissions with the MCF and TMC for passive optical network (PON). To the best of our knowledge, we demonstrate the first bi-directional parallel transmissions of 1310 nm and 1490 nm signals over 11.3-km of seven-core MCF with 64-way splitter for PON.

Seven-core multicore fiber transmissions for passive optical network.

The present invention discloses a photonic home area network for interfacing an external communications data network with a plurality of buildings, residential or commercial, in a neighborhood. The network includes an apparatus for a service node used in a multimedia network comprises a data distributor circuit; a data port adapted to couple with a data stream, said data distributor circuit having a relational code adapted to determine whether an address field of a data packet from said data stream is intended for local distribution by said distributor circuit, wherein said data port is operably coupled to said data distributor circuit; and a decoder in communication with said distributor circuit, said decoder having a virtual channel filter for filtering said address field to route said data packet to at least one data port.

Photonic home area network

Radio-over-fiber transmission has extensively been studied as a means to realizing a fiber optic wireless distribution network that enables seamless integration of the optical and wireless network infrastructures. Emerging wireless communication networks that support new broadband services provide increased opportunities for photonics technologies to play a prominent role in the realization of the next generation integrated optical/wireless networks. In this paper, we present a review of recent developments in radio-over-fiber technologies that can support the distribution of broadband wireless signals in a converged optical/wireless network. We also describe some of the challenges for the successful application of radio-over-fiber technologies in future wireless systems, such as 5G and 60-GHz networks.

Radio-Over-Fiber Technologies for Emerging Wireless Systems

This article looks at the role that photonics, particularly microwave photonics, can play in realizing 5G networks. We first focus on several general disruptive technologies needed for 5G cellular networks, such as small-cell architectures, utilization of the millimeter-wave (mmWave) spectrum, and the implementation of massive multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) systems at mobile base stations. We then consider the extent to which microwave photonic techniques and technologies may contribute to achieving these disruptive technologies and therefore the ultimate goals of a 5G network. Our objective here is to open discussions about the optimal technologies for the implementing 5G networks and to determine whether their goals are achievable in the near future.

Realizing 5G: Microwave Photonics for 5G Mobile Wireless Systems

The meaning of broadband connection is in continuous evolution. FTTH and ever-improving ADSL technologies are capable of offering to the final residential user a very-high-performance access network connection to the main door of our homes. At the same time, high-definition and interactive video will require higher and higher bit rates inside the home. Both drivers lead to the requirement for high-quality networking also inside homes, to avoid a somehow ironic, but indeed possible situation in which the home area network becomes the actual bottleneck of the full system. In this article we review the requirements for next-generation HANs and show that this environment may end up taking advantage of optical cabling solutions as an alternative to more traditional copper or pure wireless approaches.

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Perspective in next-generation home networks: Toward optical solutions?

In this paper, we first identify the key requirements for the deployment of a 1-Gb/s ultra-broadband home area network (UBB-HAN). Second, we propose an architecture based on a transparent optical backbone feeding local access points. Third, we underline the role of the IEEE802.15.3c pre-standard to provide a suitable radio interface for the UBB-HAN and demonstrate the technical feasibility of the concept using radio over fiber (RoF). More than 1-Gb/s transmission is demonstrated for 50-m optical antenna remoting using radio-over-fiber plus 15-m radio transmission.

Ultra-Broadband Wireless Home Network Based on 60-GHz WPAN Cells Interconnected via RoF

Optical fiber-based in-building network solutions can outperform in the near future copper- and radio-based solutions both regarding performance and costs. POF solutions are maturing, and can already today be cheaper than Cat-5e solutions when ducts are shared with electricity power cabling. We compare the CapEx and OpEx of in-building networks for fiber and Cat-5E solutions. For residential homes, our analysis shows that total network costs during economic lifetime are lowest for a point-to-point duplex POF topology.

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Cost optimization of optical in-building networks

Optical fiber in-building networks carrying wired and wireless services can outperform CAT-5E networks regarding versatility and installation costs. POF-based point-to-point architectures are optimum for small buildings, and (optically routed) SMF-based bus architectures for larger buildings.

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P. Guignard

Papers

Perspective in next-generation home networks: Toward optical solutions?

Ultra-Broadband Wireless Home Network Based on 60-GHz WPAN Cells Interconnected via RoF

Cost optimization of optical in-building networks

Designing in-building optical fiber networks

2-Dimensional optical CDMA system performance with parallel interference cancellation