A Geometrical Model for Arrayed Waveguide Grating Based Optical Multiplexer/Demultiplexer

Abstract

Abstract-This paper mathematically models the operation of Arrayed Waveguide Grating (AWG) based multiplexer (mux) and demultiplexer (demux) used in optical networks. In WDM networks, the optical mux and demux play a crucial role of managing the aggregation and segregation of wavelengths for networking applications. A simple and intuitive model of AWG based mux design is discussed in this work. This model assumes that the device is linear, in which the principle of superposition is valid, and the primary emphasis is given to the optical power gain of the individual wavelengths. By using this model, one can exactly estimate the individual and overall power associated with each of the multiplexed wavelengths. The developed model was evaluated with experimental results using AWG based multiplexers. The experiments were repeated for different test cases with various power input levels and multiplexer configurations. It was found that the developed model provided a good approximation to the actual AWG mux/demux.

Performing an Analysis of Array Waveguide (Awg) Multiplexer Based on an Optical Network

“…The huge evolution across the (WDM) leads to adopt many methods to ensure easy way to the accessing to the network through current components which named (WDM-PONs) structure by distributing data to other users at one time because the output lines of the selectivity components properties have only properties within the probability of introducing sequencing same distribution, and selecting properties with other benefits in elastic signal convey, private behavior, determine errors, and scalability. A privilege mechanism scheme of (WDM-PON) is the (AWG-PON) [3]. By increasing needs for Internet and its application services led us to use expectancy to maintain upgrading the WDM networks.…”