Optoelectronic Line Transmission

Preface Acknowledgments 1 Introduction Background Basic Principles of Optical Line Transmission Advantages of Optical Fibers and Optoelectronic Signaling Disadvantages of Optical Fibers and Optoelectronic Signaling Practical Applications of Optoelectronics The Future of Optoelectronics 2 Theory Snell's Law Acceptance Angle Numerical Aperture Modes Optical Power and Power Density Optical Fiber Input Power Dispersion Losses Chromatic Dispersion Optical Transitions in Semiconductors Usable Bandwidth of Optoelectronic Transmission Systems Cut-Off Frequency of an Optical Fiber Fiber Bandwidth Modulation and Demodulation of the Sub-Carrier Signal-to-Noise Ratio Types of Mixers Types of Multiplexing 3 Fibers and Cables Single-Mode Fiber Multimode Fiber Manufacturing Processes and Designs of Optical Waveguides Cable Characteristics and Specifications Optical Fiber Cable Design Types of Cable Installation of Optical Fiber Cables 4 Transmitters - Light Emitting Diodes and Lasers Conversion of Electrical Energy into Light Waves Light Emitting Diodes Types of LED Laser Diodes Main Types of Laser Diodes Laser Diodes in the 1300 and 1600 NM Region 5 Receivers - Photodiodes Conversion of Light Waves Into Electrical Energy Design Characteristics of an Optical Receiver The PIN Photodiode Avalanche Photodiodes 6 Waveguides, Couplers, Connectors and Repeaters Coupling Optical Fiber Components and Systems Connectors Fiber Jointing Techniques Enclosures and Containers Repeaters and Generators Multiport Couplers 7 Communication Systems Long Distance Networks Local Networks Considerations in Designing an Optical Fiber Cable System Digital and Analog System Designs 8 Optoelectronic Test Techniques Production Testing Field Testing Future Developments9 Conclusion - The Future Development Trends Industry Military References Index