Implementación de un optical add and drop multiplexer (OADM) a partir de los equipos de laboratorio de comunicaciones ópticas del DETRI

Abstract

This written work has the objective of implementing a basic prototype of an OADM (Optical Add and Drop Multiplexer) using the apparatus available in the DETRI optical communications laboratory, also analyzing its performance, including the spectral width and optical power, using devices such as the OSA (Optical Spectrum Analizer) so that a better understanding can be gained about the functions an OADM. Initially, a description is made about optical networks, additionally specifying the functions of OADMs on these networks and the technological advances made on these devices. Subsequently, important parameters in the performance of an OADM are specified, the active, passive and measuring devices available in the laboratory are detailed, and an initial design of an OADM based on those devices is made. Afterwards, an analysis is carried out on the performance of the implemented OADM based on the original design, failures are identified and the necessary modifications are made in order to develop a final design. Next, the final design is implemented and the relevant parameters are analyzed in order to make a comparison between the implemented OADM and a commercial OADM. Finally, the conclusions and recommendations developed during the course of this written work are stablished.