B. Little, S. Chu, Wei Chen, Wenlu Chen, J. Hryniewicz, D. Gill, O. King, F. Johnson, R. Davidson, K. Donovan, J. Gibson
{"title":"Compact Optical Programmable Delay Lines with Fast Thermo-Optic Switching and Output Power Balancing","authors":"B. Little, S. Chu, Wei Chen, Wenlu Chen, J. Hryniewicz, D. Gill, O. King, F. Johnson, R. Davidson, K. Donovan, J. Gibson","doi":"10.1109/AVFOP.2006.1707504","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AVFOP.2006.1707504","url":null,"abstract":"The authors demonstrate compact 8-bit programmable delay lines having an integrated VOA for output power balancing. Delays from picoseconds to several nanoseconds are feasible on a 1 cm-sq solid state chip. Thermo-optic switches with 45 musec switching are incorporated","PeriodicalId":175517,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Conference Avionics Fiber-Optics and Photonics, 2006.","volume":"49 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124945975","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Integrated Optical Circuits Utilizing Surface Mount Photonics Technology","authors":"H. Blauvelt, A. Benzoni","doi":"10.1109/AVFOP.2006.1707497","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AVFOP.2006.1707497","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, the surface mount photonics (SMP) approach to optical components is described. SMP adopts many elements of silicon component manufacturing. Key elements of SMP include the use of CMOS foundries for planar lightwave circuit (PLC) fabrication, wafer scale testing of active III-V devices, flip chip bonding of devices using passive alignment, and the use of low cost non-hermetic plastic packaging","PeriodicalId":175517,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Conference Avionics Fiber-Optics and Photonics, 2006.","volume":"39 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114861233","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Gigabit Fiber Optic Transceiver Technology Evolution for Avionics","authors":"E. Chan, M. Beranek, D. Harres","doi":"10.1109/AVFOP.2006.1707495","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AVFOP.2006.1707495","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper we discuss the advantages (and disadvantages) of commercial sector gigabit fiber optic transceiver circuit evolution for avionics applications. We provide insight into some of the shortfalls that still exist with respect to avionics industry needs concerning fiber optic link health diagnostics, fault detection, and fault isolation. We close this paper with a first glance at the demonstration of a gigabit transceiver with in service OTDR capability for isolating faults in avionics fiber optic network cable plants","PeriodicalId":175517,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Conference Avionics Fiber-Optics and Photonics, 2006.","volume":"26 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114319199","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Optical Routing and Multicasting of Multiservice RF over Fiber Signals","authors":"R. Penty, X. Qian, I. White","doi":"10.1109/AVFOP.2006.1707490","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AVFOP.2006.1707490","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, we describe multiple input/output, multiple-service operation in a fully functional switch. Here, a 3times3 crosspoint RoF switch architecture is constructed and characterized. Time-domain switching effects on the distortion of RF signals and the linearity of the switch are measured and analyzed. Routing of multiple wireless services such as multiple digital TV channels and WLAN signals is demonstrated","PeriodicalId":175517,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Conference Avionics Fiber-Optics and Photonics, 2006.","volume":"33 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122155001","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Next Generation Military Fiber Optic Connectors","authors":"G. Brown, C. Good","doi":"10.1109/AVFOP.2006.1707505","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AVFOP.2006.1707505","url":null,"abstract":"In this presentation the authors provide a summary of the navy's next generation fiber optic connector (NGCon) development. Background, motivations, requirements, connector design, and the current status are discussed","PeriodicalId":175517,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Conference Avionics Fiber-Optics and Photonics, 2006.","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129074061","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Highly Integrated, Lossless Bus Interface Modules for Avionic Fiber Optic Communications Networks","authors":"A. Bruce, S. Frolov, J. Shmulovich","doi":"10.1109/AVFOP.2006.1707500","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AVFOP.2006.1707500","url":null,"abstract":"The advantages of using single-mode fiber optic networks for communications on military avionics platforms are well recognized. For practical implementations, network components, which are small, light, robust and highly functional are required. Currently, these requirements are not met with COTS solutions and there is a need for new devices in which the integration of optical elements are the key. The manufacturability of such components and their suitability for reuse in different architectures are also of high relevance","PeriodicalId":175517,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Conference Avionics Fiber-Optics and Photonics, 2006.","volume":"316 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115868651","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
B. Whitlock, H. Poulsen, D. Richards, D. Blumenthal
{"title":"Physical-layer Modeling and Simulation of WDM Fiber Optic Network Architectures for Aerospace Platforms","authors":"B. Whitlock, H. Poulsen, D. Richards, D. Blumenthal","doi":"10.1109/AVFOP.2006.1707483","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AVFOP.2006.1707483","url":null,"abstract":"We report on architectural requirements for an avionics WDM network, proposed reference architecture, metrics required from modeling and simulation, and physical-layer simulation studies of this reference architecture","PeriodicalId":175517,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Conference Avionics Fiber-Optics and Photonics, 2006.","volume":"57 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115737366","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Activities of the Joint Fiber Optic Working Group (JFOWG)","authors":"M. Hackert, O. Muja","doi":"10.1109/AVFOP.2006.1707474","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AVFOP.2006.1707474","url":null,"abstract":"It is only in the last year that deployment to the US military has occurred of a large scale production, airborne platform extensively utilizing optical fiber for data networking. This will launch the military into still broader application of optical communications to meet its ever increasing bandwidth needs. For over twenty years, the copper wiring experts have been meeting as a Wiring Action Group to identify reliability, maintainability, and availability issues. For the last five years, a sister group, the Fiber Optics Working Group, has been meeting to address similar issues, but focused on optical communications. This paper provides background on the JFOWG and clarifies the benefits that it brings to the US Navy","PeriodicalId":175517,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Conference Avionics Fiber-Optics and Photonics, 2006.","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124562987","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mixed Analog-Digital WDM Local Area Networks","authors":"N. Froberg, J. Prince, Jinye Zhang, T. Darcie","doi":"10.1109/AVFOP.2006.1707479","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AVFOP.2006.1707479","url":null,"abstract":"In WDM avionic LANs, the severity of performance degradation due to multipath interference (MPI) is dependent on the type of transmitter and the signal spectrum, and it is difficult to generalize about its effects without detailed knowledge of the system (Darcie, et. al., 1991). However, the use of low-return loss angle-polished connectors coupled with stringent connector cleaning procedures is expected to reduce MPI to a tolerable level. Therefore, the remainder of this paper will discuss the second linear effect that must be considered in the design of avionic LANs, namely component crosstalk","PeriodicalId":175517,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Conference Avionics Fiber-Optics and Photonics, 2006.","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125268918","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"10 Gb/s Coherent System Deploying Stable, Low Linewidth Phase Locked Loop","authors":"D. Becker, C. Wree, D. Mohr, A. Joshi","doi":"10.1109/AVFOP.2006.1707493","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AVFOP.2006.1707493","url":null,"abstract":"We demonstrate a coherent heterodyne receiver module with -31 dBm sensitivity for unpreamplified 10 Gb/s on/off keying. An automatic frequency control loop was implemented for field deployability and operational simplicity and reliability","PeriodicalId":175517,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Conference Avionics Fiber-Optics and Photonics, 2006.","volume":"34 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125301924","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}