Broadcasting in colorless WDM-PON using spectrum-sliced wavelength conversion

Abstract

We propose and experimentally demonstrate a novel wavelength-division-multiplexed passive optical network (WDM-PON) scheme for providing broadcasting service by using an inverted amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) from a semiconductor optical amplifier (SOA). In this scheme, single pump signal is converted into multiple wavelengths signal by spectrum sliced wavelength conversion. We expect it could be very practical and cost-effective solution for broadcasting in WDM-PON due to its simplicity. (C) 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.