Y. Suzaki et al., A 1.3-mu m optical transceiver diode (TRAD) module for TCM transmission systems in optical access networks, IEICE TR EL, E82C(8), 1999, pp. 1460-1464
We developed an optical transceiver diode (TRAD) module for bi-directional
time-compression-multiplexing (TCM) transmission systems. A wavelength-inse
nsitive structure as a receiver and a low-capacitance configuration in the
module provide a high sensitivity. Stable switching of 156 Mbit/s NRZ burst
signals between the transmitter and receiver modes is achieved. In additio
n, it is shown that optical module cost call be further reduced by using pa
ssive alignment on a Si bench.