HYBRID TRANSMISSIVE OPTICAL STAR COUPLERS WITH GAIN USING FIBER AMPLIFIERS

Abstract

A hybrid transmissive star coupler incorporating fiber amplifiers for WDM/FDM networks is proposed. It is found that the total fiber length and conduit length required for this hybrid star coupler/network can be reduced tremendously as comparing with either the centralized or the distributed cases. Furthermore, this coupler is easier to construct and more cost-effective.