[EFM] RE: Single wavelength, single fibre PMD for P2P

["Hans Mickelsson (ERA)" <Hans.Mickelsson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Tom,

Good work, see below for some comments.

"Fewest variations of PMD to track in field". I agree that it will be less PMDs to track however if this is a real problem is not clear. Assume that you decide to use a certain lamda for downstream then it it ijust to follow this approach in all your switches and the problem will be non-existing.

Can you explain "Use of inexpensive TOSA a bit further"?

"Temperature performance". An un-cooled DFB (0.01 nm/K) is less temp dependent than a FP (0.03 nm/K). Can anyone give some figures for a VCSEL?


"Leverage of 1310 nm....", True, but you raise an interesting question here. The use of parallel optics will be very difficult with any single fiber solution.

Some othe options to consider are;

The need for angled polished connectors for controlling refelctions in the network. Not necessary for dual but probably necessary for single.

Will the be any difference between the two options in an up-grade scenario to higher bit-rates?

	Brgds//HANS MICKELSSON


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> Subject: Single wavelength, single fibre PMD for P2P
> 
> 
> Hello All,
> 
> First off I apologise for a blanket bomb approach with 
> sending out this e-mail but
> I have my reasons, as will become clear below.
> 
> As most of you will know, I am currently co-ordinating the development
> of a single fibre, single wavelength PMD proposal for P2P links.
> During a recent discussion of this work, it became clear that 
> a number of people
> were unaware of what was happening or still unclear of some 
> of the technical issues involved. Several questions arose
> which had already been answered in the course of dedicated 
> telephone conferences and
> some new issues were also raised.
> 
> Of course this discussion is very good for the quality of the 
> standard. However,
> in the interest of progress and completion of a baseline 
> proposal for March, it
> is essential that people allay any concerns they may have in 
> the interim and go
> into the meeting feeling ready to make an informed decision. 
> 
> I would therefore ask people who have an opinion (or concern) 
> in this direction
> to speak up, raise the issues and avoid further surprises in St Louis.
> 
> Arising from the aforementioned discussions was the idea that 
> a 2 wavelength
> PMD may be an alternative approach. In order to facilitate 
> comparison of the 
> two ideas, a matrix was proposed which I have included here 
> in a somewhat modified 
> form. I divided the table into Today and Future, the former 
> represent current laser sources (FP and DFB)
> and the later assuming the use of VCSELs, be that at 1310, 
> 1490 or 1550 nm. I dislike the 1-10
> approach of comparing as this is too subjective, rather a 
> binary 0 or 1 representing the better solution
> for a particular criteria. In some cases there are no 
> differences and both receive 0. The 'points'
> are added and a comparison may be made.  NOTE, this will not 
> be the basis of the decision, rather an aid
> to objective comparison. I have included comments behind each 
> issue cells detailing my evaluation.
> 
> So, speak up, play with the table, add issues if necessary, 
> send it back to me,
> get on the telephone conferences.
> 
> Best regards and looking forward to further progress.
> 
> Tom and the P2P group
> 
>  <<Comparison matrix for 1 and 2 wavelength PMDs.xls>> 
>