EUROPEAN OPTICALCOMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKS

Eleventh Annual Conference onEuropean Fibre Optic Communicationsand Networks

The Hague, June 30- July 2, 1993UB/TIB Hannover 89111 259 169

PROCEEDINGS

Papers on Fibre OpticCommunications

Published byThe European Institute for Communications and Networks

Chair: A. Scavennec, CNET (Bagneux, F) p

Invited Plenary Papers

1 The impact of fibre optic communication systems in the public networkof the Federal Republic of Germany by the Deutsche Bundespost TelekomN. Gawron, Deutsche Bundespost Telekom (Darmstadt, D) ' 3_g

2 ATM switching for LANsC. Giancarlo, Adaptive Corporation (Redwood City, USA) 1 rj-12

3 Photonic terabit/s networks and their key components.H.R. van As, IBM Research Division (Ruschlikon, CH) 13-20

4 Silica waveguides and waveguide devices on silicon: technoloqy andapplications. My

R. Kazarinov, AT&T Bell Laboratories (Murray Hill, USA) 21-24

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Chair: MJ. Chesnoy, Alcatel Alsthom Recherche (Marcoussis, F) Page

14 980 nm erbium doped fiber amplifier and applications to optical communications.J.M. Delavault, AT&T Bell Lab (Breiningsville, USA) 27

15 Standardisation of optical amplifiers for telecommunications.P. di Vita, CSELT (Torino, I) 28

16 WDM transmission in optical amplification.G.M. Roba , P.D. Ma ton , Pirelli Cab les Ltd (East le igh, G B ) , G . Grasso , F. Me l i , Pirell i Cav i (Mi lano, I) . . . 2 9 - 3 0

17 T h r e e c a s c a d e d e rb ium-doped f ibre ampl i f ie rs in a 5 0 - c h a n n e l A M - C A T V t ransmiss ion s y s t e m wi th5 3 d B l ink budget .H. Ibrahim, J. Moalic, A. Madani, D. Ronarc'h, M. Guibert, France Telecom (Lannion, F) 31

Chair: M.J. Chesnoy, Alcatel Alsthom Recherche (Marcoussis, F) Page

18 Second-generation fibre amplifiers for advanced optical networks.R.I. Laming, M.N. Zervas, D.N. Payne, University of Southampton (Southampton, GB) 35-39

19 Fluoride fibre amplifiers. Project Gain / RACE II.J. Auge, D. Hanna, F. Auzel, M. Monerie, C. Millar, M. Potenza, M. Fake, ALCATEL AlsthomRecherche (Marcoussis, F) 40-43

20 980nm pumped optical amplifiers for submarine applications using high numerical aperture - highgain efficiency erbium doped fibres.G.M. Roba, E.J. Tarbox, Pirelli Cables Ltd (Eastleigh, GB), F. Meli, Pirelli Cavi (Milano, I) 44-46

Chair: B. Costa, CSELT (Torino, I) Page

31 Polarization dispersion and system performance: a review of experimental investigations.(A. Galtarossa, DEI, Univ. of Padova (Padova, I), F. Matera, Fondazione Ugo Bordoni (Roma I)M. Schiano, SAIFO Sri. (Padova, I), C.G. Someda, DEI, Univ. of Padova (Padova, I) 49-55

32 Polarization mode dispersion measurements on long buried cables.V. Reichel, IPHT (Jena, D), J. Vobian, FTZ Darmstadt (Darmstadt, D), N. Gisin, University ofGeneva (Geneve, CH) ~ 56-61

33 Studying bending in optical fibres using spectroscopic techniques., J.M. Benson, C.J. Chunnilall, NPL (Teddington, GB) 62-64

34 Polarization sensitivity measurement methods for passive optical components.M. Gadonna, A. Mabrouki, France Telecom / CNET (Lannion, F) 65-67

35 Interferometric analysis of optical connector end surface.A. Bollero, F. Caviglia, M. Guglielmina, D. Suino, CSELT (Torino, I),F. Esposto, F. Nanni, SIP Direzione Generate (Roma, I) 68-71

Chair: K. Jauch, Ecole d'lngenieurs de Geneve (Geneve, CH) - Page

36 OTDR measurements on fibre ribbons: backscattering trace dependence on the polarisation state oflight.J.-C. Bischoff, B. Perny, Swiss PTT Telecom (Bern, CH) 75-79

37 High sensitivity OFDR using an erbium-doped fiber power amplifier.G. Vespasiano, M. Giaconi, Scuola Sup. G. Reiss Romoli (L'Aquila, I), A. Fellegara, C. Crognale, Italtel 80-83CERM (L'Aquila, I)

38 Control system design for the preventive maintenance of fibre optics plants.E. Cottino, D. Dellera, S. De Paoli, C. Colle, L. Bozzolan, AET Telecomunicazioni S.p.A. (Torino, I) . . . . 84-87

39 Temperature dependence of splice losses of step index single mode optical fibres.D. Cuomo, G. Ferri, Fibre Ottiche Sud S.p.A. (Battipaglia, I), G. Provenza, University of Salerno(Salerno, I), E. Uboldi, Fibre Ottiche Sud S.p.A. (Battipaglia, I) 88-90

40 Detailed analysis of chromatic dispersion modelling of circularly single-mode optical fibres by aneffective index method.E. Jaunart, P.M. Megret, J.C. Froidure, P. Crahay, M. Blondel, M. Lamquin, Faculte Polytechnique deMons (Mons, B) 91-96

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Chair: P.A. Davies, University of Kent (Canterbury, GB) Page

49 Comparison of soliton propagation with other dispersion minimizing techniques for high bit-rate datatransmission on standard monomode fibres.A. Matheus, Deutsche Bundespost Telekom (Darmstadt, D) 99-102

50 2.4 Gbps 2 channel NB-WDM optical transmission system using an electro-absorption modulator andan optical booster amplifier.N. Watanabe, T. Tajima, K. Komatsu, T. Iwano, H. Takenaka, H. Shimizu, NEC Corporation (Kawasaki, J) . 103-108

51 Nearly chirp free 10 Gbit/s transmission over standard fibres with directly modulated injection-lockedDFB-lasers.S. Mohrdiek, H. Burkhard, H. Walter, Deutsche Bundespost Telekom (Darmstadt, D) 109-114

52 Coherent 2 channel 622 Mbps narrow deviation CPFSK transmission system using polarisationdiversity detection.M. Morvan, D. Hui Bon Hoa, France Telecom, CNET (Lannion, F), E. Legros, P. Correc, France Telecom,CNET (Bagneux, F) 115-117

53 Effect of chromatic dispersion and nonlinear refractive index on the performance of single channeltransmission systems using ASK-, PSK- or CPFSK-modulation.IM. Hanik, Technische Universitat Miinchen (Munchen, D) 118-123

54 Overcoming the influence of rayleigh backscattering in a coherent communication system.U. Hilbk, T.H. Hermes, P. Meissner, F.-J. Westphal, Heinrich-Hertz-lnstitut (Berlin, D) 124-126

55 Fibre-optic mm-wave generation and distribution for traffic information systems and wide-areawireless LAN.R. Heidemann, R. Hofstetter, Alcatel SELAG (Stuttgart, D) 127-128

56 Nonlinear distortion in lightwave video transmission links due to intrinsic laser nonlinearity.Y. Gao, ETH Zurich (Zurich, CH) 129-132

Chair: L. Ross, IOT (Waghausel-Kirrlach, D)

65 Advanced integrated optics in LiNbO3.W. Sohler, Universitat-GH-Paderborn (Paderborn, D)

66 Design tools for passive guided-wave devices.A. Tervonen, Optonex Ltd. (Espoo, SF)

67 Optical fibre lowpass filters.W. Heitmann, DBP Telekom (Darmstadt, D), K.-F. Klein, Fachhochschule Giessen-Friedberg(Friedberg, D)

68 Short-length single-mode fibre wavelength-independent attenuators.A. Pianciola, T. Tambosso, Sirti S.p.A. (Milano, I)

69 Increasing the accuracy of waveguide procedures for measuring waveguide parameters of integratedoptic circuits by reference substrate methods.J.A. Pryakhin, State Inst. of Applied Optics (Kazan, CIS), N.B. Pleshchinsky, State University (Kazan, CIS)

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Chair: D.W. Smith, British Telecom Research Labs. (Ipswich, GB) Page

79 Photonic broadband switching systems: count down to the new millenium.J.-B. Jacob, ALCATEL CIT (Lannion, F), J.-M. Gabriagues, F. Masetti, Alcatel Alsthom Recherche 149-154(Marcoussis, F)

80 Design considerations for advanced switching systems using photonics.I. Burnett, K.S. Man, S. Cassidy, A. McGuire, J. Laws, British Telecom Labs. (Ipswich, GB) 155-160

81 Multigigabit ATM optical cell processors: design guidelines and open issues.F. Masetti, J.-M. Gabriagues, Alcatel Alsthom Recherche (Marcoussis, F) 161-165

82 Corporate ATM optical transport network.Th.M. Martinson, ASCOM Tech (Bern, CH) 166-169

83 Discrete-time photonic signal processors using optical amplifiers.J. Capmany, J. Cascon, E.T.S.I. Telecomunicacion (Valencia, E) 170-175

85 Single stage optical crossbars based on the matrix-matrix principle.W.A. Crossland, University of Cambridge (Cambridge, GB), A.C. Walker, University of Edinburgh(Edinburgh, GB), H.J. White, British Aerospace (Sowerby, GB) 176

86 High-speed GaAs IC driver for wavelength converter in ATM optical switching.J. Hourany, R. Lefevre, M. Billard, F. Benistant, France Telecom, CNET (Bagneux, F) 177-181

87 Channel limitations in ultra-fast multihop all-optical soliton networks.F. Forghieri, Universita di Parma (Parma, I), A. Bononi, P.R. Prucnal, Princeton University (Princeton, USA) 182-185

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Chair: M. Erman, Alcatel Alsthom Recherche (Marcoussis, F) Page

115 Final results of RACE 1031Low cost optoelectronic ComponentsK. Loesch, K. Wuenstel, R. Pusch, H.-P. Mayer, Alcatel-SEL (Stuttgart, D), F. Willems, W. Muys,J.S. Leong, AT&T Network Systems Nederland B.V. (Huizen, NL) et al 189-192

116 Interactive optical transmission system using a two-electrode DFB laser as a multifunction device.M.J. Chawki, R. Auffret, L. Berthou, CNET (Lannion, F) 193-194

117 Influence of parasitic effects in the frequency response of high-speed semiconductor optical sources.G. Carpintero del Barrio, P. Acedo Gallardo, A. Abella Garcia, E. Garcia Ares, H. Lamela Rivera,Escuela Politecnica Superior (Madrid, E) 195-200

118 Experimental determination of the saturation parameter of a Sc. optical amplifier as preamplifier inWDM systems.J. Guitart, S. Ruiz-Moreno, Polytech. Univ. of Catalonia (Barcelona, E) 201-204

119 High power 1.48um laser pump module using efficient and low feedback microlenses.R. Meilleur, A. Coquelin, M. Monnot, F. Brillouet, E. Grard, Alcatel Alsthom Research (Marcoussis, F) . . . 205-209

120 Experimental and theoretical high power behaviour of wideband photodiodes.D.D. Hall, C.G. Crookes, M.A. Rippin, GEC Marconi Research Centre (Chelmsford, GB) 210-213

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Chair: F. Sandoz, Cabloptic SA (Cortaillod, CH) Page

127 Opital fibre development for new systems.N.J. Medlen, P.D. Wilson, D.J. Stockton, BT Laboratories (Martlesham Heath, GB) 217-221

128 A novel optical fibre for ribbon application.A. Zuccala, Fibre Ottiche Sud S.p.A. (Battipaglia, I), G. Carones, Pirelli Cavi S.p.A. (Milano, I),A. Pannullo, Fibre Ottiche Sud S.p.A. (Battipaglia, I) 222-228

129 Recent progress in fibre preform manufacturing using very large and precisely bored silica ingots.G. Le Noane, I. Hardy, P. Grosso, D. Le Drumaguet, France Telecom, CNET (Lannion, F) 229-232

130 Degradation study for stressed optical fibres in water. New worst case life time estimation model.P. Haslov, K.B.Jensen, N.H. Skovgaard, NKT Elektronik A/S (Brandby, DK) 233-238

131 Strippability of optical fibres.W. Griffioen, PTT Research (Leidschendam, NL) 239-244

132 A "dispersion compensating" fibre for the improvement of standard optical networks.D. Cuomo, G. Ferri, G. Galasso, Fibre Ottiche Sud S.p.A. (Battipaglia, I) 245-248

Chair: S. Valette, LETI - CMM (Grenoble, F) Page

138 Silicon-bipolar chipset for STM-1 and STM-4 fibre-optic transmission modules.N. Kaiser, R. Heidemann, R. Jung, W. Manz, M. Mittrich, R. Modinger, D. Nissler, X. Ouyang, D. Rosener,Alcatel SELAG (Stuttgart, D) 251-255

139 Fast low cost feed-forward burst-mode optical receiver for 622Mb/s.CM. de Blok, R.F.M. van den Brink, M.J.M. Van Vaalen, P.J.M. Prinz, PTT Research (Leidschendam, NL) . 256-260

140 Low noise GaAs P-HEMT monolithic integrated circuit for high sensitivity photoreceivers.E. Legros, M. Billard, L. Giraudet, A. Scavennec, France Telecom, CNET (Bagneux, F) 261-264

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Chair: G. Buga, Pirelli Cavi (Livorno Ferraris, I) Page

149 New insights in the mechanical performance of Twaron reinforced optical fiber cables by theapplication of advanced techniques.O. Grabandt, E.Th. Steyn, J.H. von Leeuwen, Akzo, Aramid Fibres (Arnhem, NL) 267-271

150 A new rodent-protected, highly flexible, non-metallic fibre-optic cable.H. Hagmann, A. Fargahi, W. Nagele, H. Zimmermann, Brugg Telecom AG (Brugg, CH) 272-276

151 A database for the acceptance test results on SIP optical cables.R. Bortot, F. Esposto, F. Nanni, SIP Direzione Generale (Roma, I), G. Galliano, A. Giavelli,CSELT (Torino, I) 277-280

152 Short and long term behaviour of halogen free fire retarding cable materials in differentenvironments.L.G. Nielsen, P. Haslov, N.H. Skovgaard, NKT Elektronik A/S (Brondby, DK) 281-286

153 Characterisation of gels used in optical cables by controlled stress rheometer.E. Cressan, P. Andre, O. Fournier, A. Morgand, A. Peraudeau, Y. Ruello, CNET (Lannion, F) 287-292

154 Optical fibre cables for communication networks, along pipelines.G. Clerico, D. Rota, Pirelli Cavi Divisione Italia (Milano, I) ' 293-297

155 Dynamic water sensitivity of U-V acrylate inks and matrix coating, and its relationship to the watersoak performance of optical fibre ribbons.A. Abel, J. van Eekelen, DSM Desotech B.V. (Hoek van Holland, NL) 298-302

156 Fibre to home: Cable termination "Optobook".J. Michel, P. Urfer, Cables Cortaillod (Cortaillod, CH), D. Morel, Morel SA (Favieres, F) 303-307

157 Optimum design for angled physical contact (APC) connectors.S. Pitassi, SIRTI S.p.A. (Milano, I), L Duca, A. Menzaghi, Optotec S.p.A. (Milano, I) 308-312

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