Article
Design of Multi-core Fiber Patch Panel for Space Division Multiplexing Implementations
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Gonz?lez, L. E., Morales, A., Rommel, S., J?rgensen, B. F., Porras-Montenegro, N., & Tafur Monroy, I. (2018). Design of multi-core fiber patch panel for space division multiplexing implementations. Fiber and Integrated Optics, 37(2), 57-65. doi:10.1080/01468030.2018.1448130
0146-8030
1096-4681
Autor
Gonz?lez Reyes, Luz Esther
Morales, Alvaro
Rommel, Simon
J?rgensen, Bo F.
Porras-Montenegro, Nelson
Tafur Monroy, Idelfonso
Institución
Resumen
A multi-core fiber (MCF) patch panel was designed, allowing easy coupling of individual signals to and from a 7-core MCF. The device was characterized, measuring insertion loss and cross talk, finding highest insertion loss and lowest crosstalk at 1300 nm with values of 9.7 dB and -36.5 dB respectively, while at 1600 nm insertion loss drops to 4.8 dB and crosstalk increases to -24.1 dB. Two MCF splices between the fan-in module, the MCF, and the fan-out module are included in the characterization, and splicing parameters are discussed.