ISBN 978-952-5726-10-7 Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on Computer Science and Computational Technology(ISCSCT 10) Jiaozuo, P. R.

China, 14-15,August 2010, pp. 376-378

The Application of OptiSystem in Optical Fiber Communication Experiments

Xiang Yang1, Yang Hechao2
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College of Computer Science&Technology Henan Polytechnic University Jiaozuo,China Email:xiangyang@hpu.edu.cn 2 College of Computer Science&Technology Henan Polytechnic University Jiaozuo,China Email:yanghechao@hpu.edu.cn

Abstract- The basic components in Optisystem are introduced in this paper. In order to overcome the traditional shortcomings of the experiment in optical fiber communications, We use the Optisystem software to design the fiberoptic communications system and the simulation results are presented, which can not only enhance the understanding of each component of the fiber-optic communications system and its the function and provide guidance in real experimental design for the students, but also lay a solid foundation for the fiber-optic communication systems research in the future. Index Terms -Optical Fiber Communication;Simulation; OptiSystem

pression on the optical fiber communication characteristics of the various components, which can give full play to its innovative design capabilities. II. OPTISYSTEM

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INTRODUCTION

Optical fiber communication technology stood out from the optical communication and has become one of the main pillars of modern communications. It plays an important role in modern telecommunications networks. Optical fiber communication as a new technology, in recent years, its rapid development and the broad range of application, are rare in the history of communications. It becomes the denotation of the new technological revolution in the world. As a main transmission of various information tools, it is of great importance in the future information society. Now, optical communication systems are becoming increasingly complex [1]. These systems often include multiple signal channels, different topology structure, nonlinear devices and non-Gaussian noise sources [2], which make their design and analysis quite complex and require high-intensity work. Optisystem will allow the design and analysis of these systems become quickly and efficiently. The traditional optical fiber communication experiments are usually conducted in the experimental box. The various components of optical devices in these boxes are encapsulated in comparison. So in the experiments, students often only do their work in accordance with the instructions on the experimental procedure step by step. It is difficult to understand the various parts of optical fiber communication system functions for the students and therefore, they lack the ability to create designs and fail to reach the effect required in the classroom instruction. When the OptiSystem software is introduced to the teaching of the experiments, it not only help the students to have a deep understanding of all parts of the optical fiber communication systems, but also have a clear visual im 2010 ACADEMY PUBLISHER AP-PROC-CS-10CN007

OptiSystem is an innovative optical communication system simulation package which was explored by optiwave company in order to meet the academic requirement of the system designers, optical communications engineers, researchers. It integrates design, test and optimize all types of broadband optical network physical layer functions such as virtual optical connection. From the long-distance communication systems to LANS and MANS, it can be well used. It has a huge database of active and passive components, including power, wavelength, loss and other related parameters. Parameters allow the user to scan and optimization of device-specific technical parameters on the system performance. OptiSystem has powerful simulation environment and real components and systems of classification definitions. A fiber optic communication system model is based on the actual system-level simulator. Its performance can be attached to the device user interface library and can be completely expanded to become a widely used tool. OptiSystem meet the booming market to a strong photon and becomes a useful tool for optical system design requirements [3]. III. PILOT PROJECT AND ARRANGEMENTS

Here, we will simulate the relative basic optical fiber communication experiment using the basic OptiSystem models and then presents the simulation results. A. Simulation of wavelength division multiplexing experiment WDM (Wavelength Division Multiplexing, WDM) is an important progress in the development history of optical fiber communication technology. The basic principle of the WDM is that the light signals with different wavelengths is put together at first, and then coupled to fiber optic cable lines in the same fibers for transmission. At last the receiver separates the different wavelengths by signal processing, restores the original signal and sends them to different terminal [4]. Figure 1 is a schematic map of WDM systems [5].

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According to Figure 1, the related modules of the system are transferred in OptiSystem, then consists a system diagram, shown in Figure 2. The system consists of laser, wavelength division multiplexing, optical, demultiplexer and optical spectrum analyzers and other devices integral. We set the light source composed of four lasers with emission frequency 193.1THz, 193.4 THz, 193.7 THz, and 194.0 THz respectively. The light signals from the four lasers are put together through the WDM combine, and then coupled into the optical fiber. At last, the signal wavelength demultiplexer separates the combined signal in the terminal which is represented by optical spectrum analyzer. According to Figure 2, connect the system and run the simulation program, then the simulation results can be obtained.

Figure 2 OptiSystem WDM system diagram

Figure 3 shows the frequency spectrum for the WDM signal after the combined. After demultiplexing, the frequency spectrum of each channel is shown in Figure 4.

Figure 3 Multiplexed signal spectrum after the WDM mux

Figure 4 The channel spectrum analysis chart after demultiplexing.

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The simulation results show that the system implements the basic functions of WDM systems. In the actual experiment, it can be realized by properly adjusting the parameters of each device to obtain better experimental results. B. Simulation of optical fiber amplification experiment The application of optical amplifiers in communication is a major breakthrough in the history of optical fiber communication technology. It replaces the traditional electronic relay station and make the dream of all-optical communication becomes a reality, in which erbiumdoped laser amplifiers has the fastest development [6]. Figure 5 is an optical amplifier system based on EDFA, which is designed with Optisystem. The signal and pump light are combined together through the ideal MUX. Then they enter into the erbium-doped fiber amplifier. By comparing the spectrums of light changes before and after amplified, we can observe the amplification effect. Connect the system according to Figure 5 and run the simulation. The center wavelength of the signal light and pump light used here are 1550nm and 980 nm respectively [7]. The signal spectrums of the optical before and after amplified are shown in figure 6(a) and (b) respectively. From this figure, we can see that the intensity of the signal is significant enlarged. Moreover, optical signal spectrum before and after amplified has similar shape. This means that this system has achieved the purpose of optical amplification.

(a) Signal spectrum before amplified

(b) Signal spectrum after amplified Figure 6 The signal spectrums of the optical before and after amplified.

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Figure 5 Optisystem optical amplification system chart

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Optisystem provides a flexible platform for virtual experiments which help students to grasp the more abstract principle of optical fiber communication systems. Using this software, it is beneficial to train the abilities of students, such as independent analysis, design and ability to solve practical problems. Moreover, it helps to enable students the ability of connecting theory with practice, finding some problems in the experiment, grasping the soul of theoretical knowledge. The results show that the actual teaching has greatly enhanced the students interest and curiosity and lays a solid foundation for their future research work.

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