New Generation Wideband Muitimode Fiber for Shortwave Wavelength Division Multiplexing in Datacom Links

摘要

In this paper we report on the design, fabrication and bit error ratio (BER) testing of next generation wideband muitimode fiber (NG WBMMF). The fiber is designed to support at least 4 communication channels at wavelengths between 850 and 950nm at speeds of up to 28Gb/s while guaranteeing the same performance as a standard OM4 MMF at 850nm. Initial systems testing results indicate that the fiber can potentially extend MMF link lengths up to 300m at a pre-FEC BER while delivering a combined 100Gb/s transmission speed in a duplex link.