1st Edition

Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing Technologies and Applications

Edited By Marcus Nebeling, Hans Joerg Thiele Copyright 2007
    376 Pages 200 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    Explaining what CWDM is, how it is achieved, and why it should be deployed, Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing: Technologies and Applications merges coverage of isolated aspects of Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM) traditionally found as device-related or specific system topics. Emphasizing cost savings and performance enhancement, the book integrates information on component issues, system architectures, concepts for extensions and upgrades, as well as practical applications into a comprehensive, single-volume resource.

    Beginning with a summary of the ITU-T standards defining CWDM, the book addresses the three essential component classes, optical fibers, transceivers, and WDM filters, which combine to form the basis for the CWDM transmission link. The following chapters include coverage of different architectures such as hubbed rings and meshed networks, and upgrade paths to overcome limitations of current CWDM systems. The book outlines the feasibility of optically amplified CWDM systems, investigates the challenges present with high-speed CWDM and bidirectional transmission, and finally elucidates the importance of CWDM for a wide range of applications.

    Each chapter provides sufficient information to be used independently and contains references to relevant papers and articles for further study. The last sections of the book focus on applications and case studies where CWDM plays an ever-increasing role. They include extensive studies on networking, reach extension by amplification, and the latest concepts of transmission capacity upgrades using increased bit-rates or new channel plans. Filled with practical information, the book provides a clear understanding of recent developments in the dynamic field of CWDM.

    CWDM Standards, M. Hudson

    Optical Fibers to Support CWDM, K.H. Chang, L. Grüner-Nielsen, and D.W. Peckham

    CWDM Transceivers, M. Nebeling

    WDM Filters for CWDM, R. Lohrmann

    Optimizing CWDM for Nonamplified Networks, C. Ufongene

    Amplifiers for CWDM, L.H. Spiekman

    CWDM - Upgrade Paths and Toward 10 Gb/s, H.-J. Thiele and P.J. Winzer

    CWDM in Metropolitan Networks, J. Aldridge

    CWDM in CATV/HFC Networks, J.D. Farina

    CWDM for Fiber Access Solutions, C. Bock and J. Prat

    List of Abbreviations

    Index

    Biography

    Marcus Nebeling, Hans Joerg Thiele

    "CWDM is an optical communications technology that brought low cost and simplicity and thereby broadened the market. This book has a uniform, approachable, and teaching writing style and therefore is useful for any systems engineer working in the field, using the technology or consider CWDM as an alternative to DWDM. I highly recommend it."

    -- Prof. Robert Norwood, Univ. of Arizona

    "… A wonderfully written book by Marcus and Hans which provides the detail for those, that need to study the subject deeply, while interesting enough for those that need to understand the basics. Well done."
    -- Ken Ahmad, Industry Pioneer and former VP of Luminent.