Space Division Multiplexing in Short Reach Optical Interconnects

Many technical capabilities of space division multiplexed systems like low loss and crosstalk have been established in numerous long-haul system experiments. Recently more attention has been given to applications of space division multiplexing for short reach systems, including data center transmiss...

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Published in:Journal of lightwave technology 2017-02, Vol.35 (4), p.677-682
Main Authors: Butler, Douglas L., Ming-Jun Li, Shenping Li, Ying Geng, Khrapko, Rostislav R., Modavis, Robert A., Nazarov, Vladimir N., Koklyushkin, Alexander V.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Connectors
Crosstalk
Fan-out
few mode fiber
fiber optic connector
fiber sensing
FMF
MCF
MCF connector
multicore fiber
Multicore processing
Optical fiber cables
optical fiber networks
Optical fiber polarization
Optical fiber sensors
SDM
space division multiplexing
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Summary:Many technical capabilities of space division multiplexed systems like low loss and crosstalk have been established in numerous long-haul system experiments. Recently more attention has been given to applications of space division multiplexing for short reach systems, including data center transmission and sensing applications. Short reach systems may be the first high volume application, as space division multiplexing for short reach systems has fewer remaining technical challenges. In addition to higher bandwidth density, space division multiplexed systems offer potential advantages in lower power consumption and cost. In this paper we present penalty-free bit error ratio results down to 10 -12 from system tests on 200 meters of 8-core multicore fiber with fan-outs and up to 2 km in dual-core multicore fiber with connectors and fan-outs.
ISSN:0733-8724
1558-2213
DOI:10.1109/JLT.2016.2619981