Performance Of A Low Loss Tunable Coupling Ratio Multiple Tap Network

M. H. Hodge; J. A. Moras

doi:10.1117/12.942554

4 February 1988 Performance Of A Low Loss Tunable Coupling Ratio Multiple Tap Network

M. H. Hodge, J. A. Moras

Proceedings Volume 0839, Components for Fiber Optic Applications II; (1988) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.942554
Event: Cambridge Symposium on Fiber Optics and Integrated Optoelectronics, 1987, Cambridge, MA, United States

Abstract

The introduction of linear networks with greater than 20 nodes has been inhibited by the loss associated with conventional discrete couplers. Typical excess and insertion loss are 0.5 dB and 1.0 dB respectively. This paper describes the development of a low loss, tunable coupling ratio tap which enables the expansion of linear networks to a hundred nodes or more. It analyzes the characteristics of the coupler and shows the impact on system design and performance.

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M. H. Hodge and J. A. Moras "Performance Of A Low Loss Tunable Coupling Ratio Multiple Tap Network", Proc. SPIE 0839, Components for Fiber Optic Applications II, (4 February 1988); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.942554

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