Transponder for Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM) optical communication systems

Abstract

In this paper a CWDM bi-directional optical transponder is described. This transponder was built in the framework of the project SIRAC. The design options followed are detailed discussed. This paper also discusses the possible extension of the transponder to Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) systems. Znda Terms - Optical Transponder, CWDM Systems, DWDM Systems, FEC.