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E-book: Optical and Microwave Technologies for Telecommunication Networks

(Esslingen University of Applied Sciences)
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  • Pub. Date: 23-Mar-2016
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  • Language: eng
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This is a self-contained book on the foundations and applications of optical and microwave technologies to telecommunication networks application, with an emphasis on access, local, road, cars, trains, vessels and airplanes, indoor and in-car data transmission as well as for long-distance fiber-systems and application in outer space and automation technology. The book provides a systematic discussion of physics/optics, electromagnetic wave theory, optical fibre technology, and the potential and limitations of optical and microwave transmission.
Preface xi
1 Introduction 1(10)
2 Optical and Microwave Fundamentals 11(24)
2.1 Free Space Propagation of Electromagnetic Waves
11(5)
2.2 Interference
16(1)
2.3 Coherence
17(4)
2.4 Polarization
21(6)
2.5 Refraction and Reflection
27(4)
2.6 Diffraction
31(4)
3 Optical Fibers 35(40)
3.1 Attenuation in Glass Fibers
47(8)
3.1.1 Attenuation Mechanisms in Glass Fibers
48(3)
3.1.2 Attenuation Measurement Techniques
51(4)
3.2 Dispersions in Fibers
55(20)
3.2.1 Dispersion Mechanisms in Fibers
56(7)
3.2.2 Polarization Mode Dispersion in Single-Mode Fibers
63(2)
3.2.3 Joint Action of Dispersion Mechanisms
65(3)
3.2.4 Dispersion Measurement Techniques
68(2)
3.2.5 Partial Dispersion Suppression by Soliton Transmission in Single-Mode Fibers
70(5)
4 Fiber Manufacturing, Cabling and Coupling 75(64)
4.1 Fiber Manufacturing
75(11)
4.1.1 Preparation of a Preform
75(7)
4.1.2 Fiber Drawing
82(1)
4.1.3 Mechanical Properties of Optical Fibers
83(2)
4.1.4 Alternative Fiber Manufacturing Processes
85(1)
4.2 Fiber Cabling
86(33)
4.2.1 Fibers for Telecom and Data Networks
86(8)
4.2.2 Cables: Applications, Operating Conditions and Requirements
94(6)
4.2.3 Fiber Protection and Identification in Cables
100(8)
4.2.4 Indoor Cables
108(3)
4.2.5 Duct Cables
111(5)
4.2.6 Aerial Cables
116(1)
4.2.7 Optical Ground Wires
117(2)
4.2.8 Fiber Cabling Summary
119(1)
4.3 Coupling Elements for Fiber-Optic Systems
119(20)
4.3.1 Light Source-to-Fiber Coupling
120(6)
4.3.2 Fiber-to-Fiber Coupling
126(4)
4.3.3 Fiber-Optic Splices
130(1)
4.3.4 Fiber-Optic Connectors
131(2)
4.3.5 Fiber-Optic Couplers
133(4)
4.3.6 Fiber-Optic Switches
137(1)
4.3.7 Fiber-to-Detector Coupling
137(2)
5 Integrated-Optic Components 139(10)
5.1 Integrated-Optic Waveguides
140(1)
5.2 Integrated-Optic Modulators
141(4)
5.3 Integrated-Optic Polarizers
145(1)
5.4 Integrated-Optic Filters
146(2)
5.5 Losses in Integrated-Optic Devices
148(1)
6 Optical Light Sources and Drains 149(48)
6.1 Semiconductor Light Sources
154(31)
6.1.1 Light Emitting Diodes
156(4)
6.1.2 Semiconductor Lasers
160(25)
6.1.3 Organic Lasers
185(1)
6.2 Semiconductor Light Drains
185(12)
6.2.1 Types of Photodiodes
188(9)
7 Optical Transmitter and Receiver Circuit Design 197(12)
7.1 Optical Transmitter Circuit Design
197(2)
7.2 Optical Receiver Circuit Design
199(10)
7.2.1 Receiver Circuit Concepts
201(5)
7.2.2 Noise in Optical Receivers
206(3)
8 Fiber-Optic Amplifiers 209(6)
8.1 Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifiers
209(2)
8.2 Fiber Raman Amplifiers
211(4)
9 Fiber- and Wireless-Optic Data Transmission 215(48)
9.1 Direct Transmission Systems as Point-to-Point Connections
217(10)
9.1.1 Unidirectional, Bidirectional and Multichannel Systems
225(2)
9.2 Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplex (OFDM) Systems
227(6)
9.2.1 Approaches to Increase Channel Capacity
227(2)
9.2.2 Fundamentals of OFDM
229(1)
9.2.3 Implementation Options for Coherent Optical OFDM
230(2)
9.2.4 Nyquist Pulse Shaping as an Alternative to OFDM Systems
232(1)
9.3 Optical Satellite Communications
233(8)
9.3.1 Applications of Optical Satellite Communications
234(2)
9.3.2 Channel Characteristics and Technical Issues
236(5)
9.4 Coherent Transmission Systems
241(10)
9.4.1 Main Principle of Coherent Transmission
241(4)
9.4.2 System Components
245(2)
9.4.3 Modulation Methods for Coherent Transmission Systems
247(1)
9.4.4 Detection and Demodulation Methods for Coherent Transmission Systems
248(3)
9.5 Top Results on Fiber-Optic Transmission Capacity for High-Speed Long Distance
251(4)
9.6 Optical Fibers in Automation Technology
255(8)
9.6.1 Optical Fiber Cables
255(2)
9.6.2 Connectors
257(1)
9.6.3 Network and Network Components
257(6)
10 Last Mile Systems, In-House-Networks, LAN- and MAN-Applications 263(164)
10.1 Last Mile Systems
269(37)
10.1.1 Special Case of Access Network
270(1)
10.1.2 Fiber Access Networks
271(4)
10.1.3 F7TB Networks
275(2)
10.1.4 Point-to-Point FTTH Networks
277(3)
10.1.5 Passive Optical Networks (PON)
280(5)
10.1.6 WDM-PON Networks
285(1)
10.1.7 Upgrade and Migration Issues in FTTH Networks
286(2)
10.1.8 Passive Fiber Plant
288(9)
10.1.9 Development and standardization of FTTH technologies
297(3)
10.1.10 Active Equipment
300(5)
10.1.11 Conclusions
305(1)
10.2 Polymer Optical Fibers, POF
306(22)
10.2.1 Basics of POF
306(6)
10.2.2 Techniques for Data Transmission over POF
312(7)
10.2.3 In-House Communications
319(2)
10.2.4 Communications in Transportation Systems: From Automotive to Spatial
321(4)
10.2.5 Standardization Activities
325(3)
10.3 Radio over Fiber (RoF) Systems
328(21)
10.3.1 Key Enabling Technologies
331(6)
10.3.2 RoF Land Network Design
337(7)
10.3.3 Case Study of the Proposed Design Framework
344(5)
10.3.4 Conclusions
349(1)
10.4 Free Space Optical Communications
349(28)
10.4.1 FSO under Turbulence Conditions
352(4)
10.4.2 System Set-up
356(2)
10.4.3 System Performance under Weak Turbulence
358(3)
10.4.4 FSO Link Evaluation
361(2)
10.4.5 Relation to Outdoor FSO Link
363(1)
10.4.6 FSO under Fog Conditions
364(2)
10.4.7 Characterization of Fog and Smoke Attenuation in a Laboratory Chamber
366(1)
10.4.8 Fog and Smoke Channel — Experiment Set-up
367(2)
10.4.9 Results and Discussion
369(7)
10.4.10 Conclusions
376(1)
10.5 WLAN Systems and Fiber Networks
377(22)
10.5.1 A Historical Perspective on IEEE 802.11 WLANs
380(6)
10.5.2 Relevant Operating Principles of WLAN Systems
386(6)
10.5.3 Hybrid Fiber-Wireless Network Architectures: Wi-Fi-based FiWi Architectures
392(7)
10.6 Energy Efficiency Aspects in Optical Access and Core Networks
399(28)
10.6.1 Energy Efficiency in Current and Next Generation Optical Access Networks
399(1)
10.6.2 Energy Efficient Time Division Multiplexed Passive Optical Networks
400(6)
10.6.3 Energy Efficient Time and Wavelength Division Multiplexed Passive Optical Networks
406(7)
10.6.4 Spectral and Energy Efficiency Considerations in Single Rate WDM Networks with Signal Quality Guarantee
413(7)
10.6.5 Spectral versus Energy Efficiency in Mixed-Line Rate WDM Systems with Signal Quality Guarantee
420(3)
10.6.6 Results and Discussion
423(4)
11 Optical Data-Bus and Microwave Systems for Automotive Application in Vehicles, Airplanes and Ships 427(36)
11.1 Communication in Transportation Systems
427(11)
11.1.1 Communication Needs in Transportation Systems
428(5)
11.1.2 Communication with Transportation Systems
433(2)
11.1.3 Hybrid Networks for use in Transportation Systems
435(3)
11.2 Radar for Transportation Systems
438(25)
11.2.1 ARVS Main Features
441(5)
11.2.2 Features of ARVS Equipment Construction
446(9)
11.2.3 Main Tasks and Processing Methods of Radar Data in the ARVS
455(5)
11.2.4 Main Problems and Tasks of ARVS Development
460(1)
11.2.5 Conclusions
461(2)
References 463(34)
Index 497
Otto Strobel, Esslingen University of Applied Sciences, Germany Otto Strobel has worked for many years in R&D and consultancy for companies including Daimler, Alcatel-Lucent (now Bell Labs Germany), HP (now Agilent), Siemens, and Diehl Aerospace. He currently teaches physics, optoelectronics, optical communication, optical buses in automotive applications and optical sensors at the Esslingen University of Applied Sciences.