WO2022065435A1 - マルチコア光ファイバ及び光伝送システム - Google Patents
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- This disclosure relates to a multi-core optical fiber and an optical transmission system.
- a non-coupling multi-core optical fiber having a pair of cores and a clad is known (for example, Non-Patent Document 1 and Non-Patent Document 2). Since such a multi-core optical fiber can propagate an independent optical signal in each core, the transmission capacity per fiber is larger than that of a single-core optical fiber having a single core.
- the multi-core optical fiber of the present disclosure includes a pair of cores and a clad that covers both of the pair of cores.
- the diameter of the clad is 124 ⁇ m or more and 126 m or less.
- the distance between the centers of the pair of cores is 46.5 ⁇ m or less.
- the crosstalk between counter-propagating cores at a wavelength of 1550 nm is -30 dB / 100 km or less.
- the centers of the pair of cores may be arranged on the same circle centered on the fiber axis and on a straight line passing through the fiber axis in a cross section perpendicular to the fiber axis.
- the optical transmission system includes the above-mentioned multi-core optical fiber, and an optical transmitter and an optical receiver connected to both ends of each of the pair of cores.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a cross-sectional configuration of a multi-core optical fiber according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a cross-sectional configuration of a multi-core optical fiber according to a modified example.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration of an optical transmission system according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration of a measurement system for crosstalk between parallel propagation cores.
- FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration of a measurement system for crosstalk between counterpropagating cores.
- FIG. 6 is a calculation example under the condition that the crosstalk between counter-propagating cores at a wavelength of 1550 nm is -30 dB / 100 km when the effective cross section is 80 ⁇ m 2 .
- FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a cross-sectional configuration of a multi-core optical fiber according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a cross-sectional configuration of a multi-core optical fiber according
- FIG. 7 is a graph showing a calculation example of a region where the cable cutoff wavelength is 1470 nm or less when the difference in the specific refractive index of the core with respect to the optical cladding is 0.50% and the distance between the cores is 36.5 ⁇ m. ..
- FIG. 8 shows a bending loss at a wavelength of 1625 nm when the core is wound in an annular shape with a radius of 30 mm when the difference in the specific refractive index with respect to the optical cladding of the core is 0.50% and the distance between the cores is 36.5 ⁇ m.
- the multi-core optical fiber according to the embodiment of the present disclosure includes a pair of cores and a clad covering both of the pair of cores.
- the diameter of the clad is 124 ⁇ m or more and 126 m or less.
- the distance between the centers of the pair of cores is 46.5 ⁇ m or less.
- crosstalk between counter-propagating cores at a wavelength of 1550 nm is -30 dB / 100 km or less.
- crosstalk between opposed propagating cores means the other core of the light incident on one of the pair of cores at one end with respect to the intensity of the light emitted from the other end of the one core. It is the logarithm of the ratio of the intensities of the light returning to one end of.
- the centers of the pair of cores may be arranged on the same circle centered on the fiber axis and on a straight line passing through the fiber axis in a cross section perpendicular to the fiber axis.
- the distance from the center of gravity of each core to the fiber axis is small. Therefore, when connecting two multi-core optical fibers, it is possible to suppress an increase in connection loss due to an angle shift when the two multi-core optical fibers are ideally aligned so that their core centers of gravity coincide with each other.
- the bending loss at a wavelength of 1625 nm when wound in an annular shape with a radius of 30 mm is 0.25 dB / 100 turns or less, and the ITU-T G.
- the cable cutoff wavelength defined in 650.1 may be 1530 nm or less. In this case, ITU-T G. It can be interconnected with widely used optical fibers compliant with 654A to D.
- the clad may include an optical clad that covers a pair of cores and a physical clad that surrounds the optical clad and has a refractive index equal to or higher than the refractive index of the optical clad.
- the refractive index step is introduced at the interface between the optical clad and the physical clad, the distance between the cores can be further reduced. It can also increase the design tolerance of bending loss and cable cutoff wavelengths.
- the difference in the specific refractive index of the physical clad with respect to the optical clad may be 0.1% or more and 0.4% or less. In this case, the distance between the cores can be surely reduced. In addition, the design tolerance of bending loss and cable cutoff wavelength can be reliably increased.
- the multi-core optical fiber may be further provided with a low refractive index portion which is arranged between a pair of cores and has a refractive index lower than that of the optical cladding.
- the distance between the cores can be further reduced. Therefore, it is possible to further suppress an increase in connection loss due to an angle shift.
- the optical transmission system includes the above-mentioned multi-core optical fiber, and an optical transmitter and an optical receiver connected to both ends of each of the pair of cores.
- this optical transmission system is equipped with the above-mentioned multi-core optical fiber, it is possible to suppress an increase in connection loss while reducing crosstalk.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a cross-sectional configuration of a multi-core optical fiber according to an embodiment.
- the MCF 1 includes a pair of cores 10 and a clad 20.
- the MCF 1 may further include a resin coating (not shown) that covers the outer peripheral surface of the clad 20.
- MCF1 is unbound.
- the pair of cores 10 are arranged point-symmetrically with respect to the fiber axis C in a cross section perpendicular to the fiber axis C of the MCF1.
- the centers of the pair of cores 10 are arranged on the same circle centered on the fiber axis C and on a straight line passing through the fiber axis C.
- the center-to-center distance (inter-core distance or core spacing) of the pair of cores 10 is 46.5 ⁇ m or less.
- the diameter (core diameter) of each core 10 is, for example, 8 ⁇ m or more and 14 ⁇ m or less.
- the core 10 is made of, for example, a glass containing quartz glass as a main component and, if necessary, an element for refractive index modulation.
- the pair of cores 10 are equal to each other in terms of diameter (shape), material, additive element, and refractive index distribution.
- the pair of cores 10 may be a combination of a core 10 containing an alkali metal element such as a potassium element, a sodium element, and a rubidium element, and a core 10 containing no alkali metal element.
- the pair of cores 10 may be, for example, a combination of a core 10 having a central depressed including the central axis of the core 10 and a core 10 having no central depressed.
- the clad 20 is provided around the pair of cores 10 and covers each of the pair of cores 10.
- the diameter (clad diameter) of the clad 20 is 124 ⁇ m or more and 126 m or less.
- the clad 20 includes an optical clad 21 and a physical clad 22.
- the optical clad 21 and the physical clad 22 are made of, for example, glass containing quartz glass as a main component and, if necessary, an element for refractive index modulation.
- the optical clad 21 covers each of the pair of cores 10.
- the optical clad 21 is provided around the pair of cores 10 and between the pair of cores 10.
- the optical clad 21 covers the entire outer peripheral surface of each core 10.
- the optical clad 21 is in contact with the outer peripheral surface of each core 10.
- the diameter of the optical clad 21 (optical clad diameter) is, for example, 58 ⁇ m or more and 80 ⁇ m or less.
- the physical clad 22 is provided around the optical clad 21 and surrounds the optical clad 21.
- the physical clad 22 covers the optical clad 21.
- the physical clad 22 is in contact with the outer peripheral surface of the optical clad 21.
- the diameter of the physical clad 22 (physical clad diameter) corresponds to the diameter of the clad 20.
- the refractive index of the clad 20 is lower than that of the core 10.
- the refractive index of the optical clad 21 and the refractive index of the physical clad 22 are lower than the refractive index of the core 10, respectively.
- the difference in the specific refractive index of the core 10 with respect to the optical clad 21 is, for example, 0.30% or more and 0.60% or less.
- the refractive index of the physical clad 22 is equal to or higher than the refractive index of the optical clad 21. That is, the refractive index of the optical clad 21 is the same as the refractive index of the physical clad 22 or lower than the refractive index of the physical clad 22.
- the difference in the specific refractive index of the physical clad 22 with respect to the optical clad 21 is, for example, 0.1% or more and 0.4% or less.
- the difference in the specific refractive index of the core 10 with respect to pure quartz is, for example, ⁇ 0.10% or more and 0.20% or less.
- the difference in the specific refractive index of the optical clad 21 with respect to pure quartz is, for example, ⁇ 0.50% or more and ⁇ 0.20% or less.
- the difference in the specific refractive index of the physical cladding 22 with respect to pure quartz is, for example, ⁇ 0.30% or more and ⁇ 0.10% or less.
- FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a cross-sectional configuration of a multi-core optical fiber according to a modified example.
- MCF1A differs from MCF1 (see FIG. 1) in that it further includes a low index of refraction section 30, and is otherwise consistent.
- the low refractive index portion 30 is arranged between the pair of cores 10 so as to overlap the fiber axis C. In the cross section perpendicular to the fiber axis C, the center of the low refractive index portion 30 coincides with the fiber axis C.
- the low refractive index portion 30 is arranged apart from the pair of cores 10.
- the low refractive index portion 30 has a refractive index lower than that of the optical clad 21.
- the difference in the specific refractive index of the low refractive index unit 30 with respect to the optical clad 21 is, for example, ⁇ 0.30% or more and ⁇ 0.10% or less.
- the low refractive index portion 30 is made of, for example, glass containing quartz glass as a main component and, if necessary, an element for refractive index modulation.
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- the diameter of the low refractive index portion 30 is, for example, 0.5 times or more and 1.0 times or less the core diameter.
- the bending loss at a wavelength of 1625 nm when wound in an annular shape having a radius of 30 mm is 0.25 dB / 100 turns or less.
- the cable cutoff wavelength ⁇ cc is 1530 nm or less.
- the effective cross-sectional area Aeff of the light propagating in each core 10 is, for example, 70 ⁇ m 2 or more and 130 ⁇ m 2 or less.
- the pair of cores 10 may propagate the pair of signal lights in opposite directions to each other or in the same direction to each other.
- a part of the incident light incident on the core 10 as a signal light leaks to the adjacent core 10.
- the ratio of the intensity of the light leaked from the adjacent core 10 to the intensity of the light emitted from the core 10 to which the incident light is incident is defined as inter-core crosstalk (inter-signal crosstalk).
- the intercore crosstalk (opposite propagation intercore crosstalk) relating to the intensity of light leaking from adjacent cores 10 at the incident end at a wavelength of 1550 nm is, for example, ⁇ 30 dB / 100 km or less.
- the intercore crosstalk parallel propagation intercore crosstalk relating to the intensity of light leaking from the adjacent cores 10 at the emission end at a wavelength of 1550 nm is, for example, ⁇ 10 dB / 100 km or less.
- the optical clad 21 and the physical clad 22 have different refractive indexes from each other, but the optical clad 21 and the physical clad 22 may have the same refractive index from each other. That is, the clad 20 may have a uniform refractive index.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration of an optical transmission system according to an embodiment.
- the optical transmission system 40 includes an MCF 1 and four optical transceivers (TRx) 41, 42, 43, 44.
- One of the pair of cores 10 of the MCF 1 constitutes the transmission line C1 and the other constitutes the transmission line C2.
- Optical transceivers 41 and 42 are connected to both ends of the transmission line C1 (core 10).
- Optical transceivers 43 and 44 are connected to both ends of the transmission line C2 (core 10).
- the optical transceivers 41 and 43 are connected to the fiber end 1a of the MCF1.
- the optical transceivers 42 and 44 are connected to the fiber end 1b of the MCF1.
- the transmission line C1 transmits the signal light 45, and the transmission line C2 transmits the signal light 46.
- the transmission line C1 transmits the signal light 45 in both directions, and the transmission line C2 transmits the signal light 46 in both directions. That is, one of the optical transceivers 41 and 42 transmits the signal light 45, and the other receives the signal light 45.
- One of the optical transceivers 43 and 44 transmits the signal light 46, and the other receives the signal light 46.
- the transmission line C1 may be configured to transmit the signal light 45 in only one direction.
- the optical transmission system 40 may include an optical transmitter and an optical receiver instead of the pair of optical transceivers 41 and 42.
- the transmission line C2 may be configured to transmit the signal light 46 in only one direction.
- the optical transmission system 40 may include an optical transmitter and an optical receiver instead of the pair of optical transceivers 43 and 44.
- the optical transmission system 40 may include MCF1A instead of MCF1.
- 4 and 5 are diagrams showing the configuration of the measurement system for the crosstalk between parallel propagation cores and the crosstalk between opposite propagation cores, respectively.
- an optical transmitter 51 is provided at the fiber end 1a of the transmission line C1.
- An optical receiver 52 is provided at the fiber end 1b of the transmission line C1.
- An optical transmitter 53 is provided at the fiber end 1a of the transmission line C2.
- An optical receiver 54 is provided at the fiber end 1b of the transmission line C2.
- the optical transmitters 51 and 53 are, for example, laser diodes.
- the optical receivers 52 and 54 are, for example, photodiodes.
- the optical transmitter 51 incidents the laser beam from the fiber end 1a into the transmission line C1 as the incident light 55.
- the optical receiver 52 measures the intensity of light emitted from the transmission line C1 at the fiber end 1b.
- the optical transmitter 53 incidents the laser beam as the incident light 56 into the transmission line C2 from the fiber end 1a.
- the optical receiver 54 measures the intensity of light emitted from the transmission line C2 at the fiber end 1b.
- the incident light 55 is incident on the transmission line C1 from the fiber end 1a using the optical transmitter 51, and is output from the transmission line C1 using the optical receiver 52.
- the intensity I 51-54 of the light 55a leaked to the adjacent transmission line C2 is measured using the optical receiver 54.
- the incident light 56 is incident on the transmission line C2 from the fiber end 1a using the optical transmitter 53, and the intensity I 53-54 of the light output from the transmission line C2 core is measured by using the optical receiver 54.
- the intensity I 53-52 of the light 56a leaked to the adjacent transmission line C1 is measured by using the optical receiver 52.
- the log log of the ratio of intensity I 51-54 to the intensity I 51-52 (I 51-54 / I 51-52 ) and the log log of the ratio of the intensity I 53-52 to the intensity I 53-54 (I 53-52). / I 53-54 ) is the cross-talk between parallel propagation cores. The values of the two ratios are theoretically the same.
- the measurement system 50B is different from the measurement system 50A in that the arrangements of the optical transmitter 53 and the optical receiver 54 are interchanged. That is, in the measurement system 50B, the optical transmitter 53 incidents the laser beam from the fiber end 1b into the transmission path C2 as the incident light 56.
- the optical receiver 54 measures the intensity of light emitted from the transmission line C2 at the fiber end 1a.
- the incident light 55 is incident on the transmission line C1 from the fiber end 1a using the optical transmitter 51, and is output from the transmission line C1 using the optical receiver 52.
- the intensity I 51-54 of the light 55a returned to the adjacent waveguide is measured using the optical receiver 54.
- the incident light 56 is incident on the transmission line C1 from the fiber end 1b using the optical transmitter 53, and the intensity I 53-54 of the light output from the transmission line C1 is measured by using the optical receiver 54.
- the intensity I 53-52 of the light 56a returned to the adjacent waveguide is measured using the optical receiver 52.
- Intensity I 51-52 to intensity I 51-54 ratio log (I 51-54 / I 51-52 ) and intensity I 53-54 to intensity I 53-52 ratio log (I 53-52 /) I 53-54 ) is the crosstalk between counter-propagating cores. The values of the two ratios are theoretically the same.
- FIG. 6 is a calculation example under the condition that the crosstalk between counter-propagating cores at a wavelength of 1550 nm is -30 dB / 100 km when the effective cross section is 80 ⁇ m 2 .
- FIG. 6 is a calculation example of a configuration having no low refractive index portion, that is, a configuration corresponding to MCF1.
- the graph shown in FIG. 6 shows the difference in the specific refractive index (%) with respect to the optical clad of the core and the inter-core distance in which the crosstalk between the counterpropagating cores at a wavelength of 1550 nm is -30 dB / 100 km when the effective cross section is 80 ⁇ m 2 .
- the relationship with ( ⁇ m) is shown.
- the horizontal axis shows the difference in specific refractive index (%) with respect to the optical clad of the core.
- the vertical axis shows the distance between cores ( ⁇ m).
- the effective cross-section of the light propagating in the core is 80 ⁇ m 2
- the core The difference in specific refractive index with respect to the optical cladding needs to be 0.36% or more. More preferably, the difference in the specific refractive index of the core with respect to the optical cladding is 0.42% or more.
- the distance between the cores can be set to 41 ⁇ m or less, and the connection loss can be stably suppressed to a low level.
- the difference in the specific refractive index of the core with respect to the optical cladding is 0.48% or more.
- the distance between the cores can be set to 38 ⁇ m or less, and the connection loss can be stably suppressed to a low level.
- the difference in the specific refractive index of the core with respect to the optical cladding is preferably 0.60% or less.
- FIG. 7 is a graph showing a calculation example of a region where the cable cutoff wavelength is 1470 nm or less when the difference in the specific refractive index of the core with respect to the optical cladding is 0.50% and the distance between the cores is 36.5 ⁇ m. ..
- FIG. 7 is a calculation example of a configuration having no low refractive index portion, that is, a configuration corresponding to MCF1. The graph shown in FIG. 7 shows the case where the specific refractive index difference (%) of the physical clad with respect to the optical clad and the specific refractive index difference of the core with respect to the optical clad are 0.50% and the distance between the cores is 36.5 ⁇ m.
- the relationship with the optical cladding diameter ( ⁇ m) at which the cable cutoff wavelength is 1470 nm is shown in 1.
- the horizontal axis is the difference in specific refractive index (%) with respect to the optical clad of the physical clad.
- the vertical axis is the optical clad diameter ( ⁇ m) at which the cable cutoff wavelength is 1470 nm when the difference in the specific refractive index of the core with respect to the optical clad is 0.50% and the distance between the cores is 36.5 ⁇ m.
- the cable cutoff wavelength can be stably suppressed to 1530 nm or less even when the manufacturing variation that can normally occur occurs.
- the widely used ITU-T G It is possible to interconnect with an optical fiber conforming to 654.
- FIG. 8 shows a bending loss at a wavelength of 1625 nm when the core is wound in an annular shape with a radius of 30 mm when the difference in the specific refractive index with respect to the optical cladding of the core is 0.50% and the distance between the cores is 36.5 ⁇ m. Is a calculation example of a region where is 0.25 dB / 100 turns or less.
- FIG. 8 is a calculation example of a configuration having no low refractive index portion, that is, a configuration corresponding to MCF1. The graph shown in FIG.
- the optical axis is the difference in specific refractive index (%) with respect to the optical clad of the physical clad.
- the vertical axis is the optical clad diameter ( ⁇ m) at which the bending loss at a wavelength of 1625 nm when wound in an annular shape with a radius of 30 mm is 0.25 dB / 100 turns.
- the bending loss at a bending radius of 30 mm and a wavelength of 1625 nm is stably suppressed to 0.50 dB / 100 turns or less even when a manufacturing variation that may occur normally occurs. be able to.
- the cable cutoff wavelength can be stably suppressed to 1530 nm or less.
- the widely used ITU-T G It is possible to interconnect with an optical fiber compliant with 654A to D.
- Tables 1 to 4 show calculation examples regarding the optical characteristics of MCF1.
- Table 1 shows Calculation Examples 1-1 to 1-16.
- Table 2 shows calculation examples 2-1 to 2-16.
- Table 3 shows calculation examples 3-1 to 3-16.
- Table 4 shows calculation examples 4-1 to 4-16.
- Tables 1 to 4 show the core diameter ( ⁇ m), the difference in the specific refractive index of the core with respect to pure quartz (%), the distance between cores ( ⁇ m), the optical clad diameter ( ⁇ m), and the difference in the specific refractive index of the optical clad with respect to pure quartz.
- calculation example 3-1, 3-5, 3-9, 3-13 are comparative examples in terms of crosstalk between opposite propagation cores
- calculation example 4-8 is a comparative example in terms of distance between cores.
- Other calculation examples are examples. From the calculation examples shown in Table 1, the connection can be facilitated by setting the distance between cores to 35.9 ⁇ m or less, more preferably 33.6 ⁇ m or less, and at the same time, the crosstalk between opposite propagation cores is ⁇ 43 dB / 100 km or less, respectively. , -34 dB / 100 km or less can be suppressed to a low level, and can be suitably used for long-distance large-capacity transmission.
- the distance between the cores is further 0.8 ⁇ m or more as compared with the case where the low refractive index portion is not used. , More preferably, it can be reduced by 2.1 ⁇ m or more, and the connection can be further facilitated.
- the connection can be facilitated by setting the distance between cores to 36.5 ⁇ m or less, more preferably 33.3 ⁇ m or less, and at the same time, the crosstalk between counter-propagating cores is ⁇ 45 dB / 100 km or less, respectively. , -31 dB / 100 km or less can be suppressed to a low level, and can be suitably used for long-distance large-capacity transmission. Further, by setting the low refractive index portion to 0.5 times or more, more preferably 1.0 times or more the core diameter, the distance between the cores is further 0.8 ⁇ m or more as compared with the case where the low refractive index portion is not used. , More preferably, it can be reduced by 2.1 ⁇ m or more, and the connection can be further facilitated.
- the connection can be facilitated by setting the inter-core distance to 33.8 ⁇ m or less, and at the same time, the crosstalk between counter-propagating cores can be suppressed to -42 dB / 100 km or less, which is a long distance. It can be suitably used for large-capacity transmission. Further, by setting the low refractive index portion to 0.5 times or more, more preferably 1.0 times or more the core diameter, the distance between the cores is further 0.7 ⁇ m or more as compared with the case where the low refractive index portion is not used. , More preferably, it can be reduced by 2.0 ⁇ m or more, and the connection can be further facilitated.
- the connection can be facilitated by setting the inter-core distance to 39.1 ⁇ m or less, more preferably 35.1 ⁇ m or less, and at the same time, the crosstalk between counter-propagating cores is ⁇ 46 dB / 100 km or less, respectively. , -30 dB / 100 km or less can be suppressed, and can be suitably used for long-distance large-capacity transmission.
- the low refractive index portion to 0.5 times or more, more preferably 1.0 times or more the core diameter
- the distance between the cores is further 0.7 ⁇ m or more as compared with the case where the low refractive index portion is not used. , More preferably, it can be reduced by 2.0 ⁇ m or more, and the connection can be further facilitated.
- the crosstalk between counter-propagating cores at a wavelength of 1550 nm is reduced to -30 dB / 100 km or less, more preferably -40 dB / 100 km or less.
- the angle shift occurs, the center position of the connecting core shifts, and a connection loss (fusion loss) occurs.
- the distance between cores is set to 46.5 ⁇ m or less, more preferably 41 ⁇ m or less, and further preferably 38 ⁇ m or less.
- the distance from the center of gravity of each core to the fiber axis C becomes as small as 23.25 ⁇ m or less, more preferably 20.5 ⁇ m or less, and further preferably 19 ⁇ m or less.
- the MCFs 1 and 1A can suppress an increase in connection loss due to an angle shift as compared with the MCFs described in Non-Patent Document 1 and Non-Patent Document 2.
- a pair of core portions to be a pair of cores 10 and an optical clad portion to be an optical clad 21 are integrally formed, and then a physical clad portion to be a physical clad 22 is formed in the optical clad portion.
- the bending loss at a wavelength of 1625 nm when wound in an annular radius of 30 mm is 0.50 dB / 100 turns or less, more preferably 0.25 dB / 100 turns or less.
- the cable cutoff wavelength is 1530 nm or less, more preferably 1470 nm or less.
- the widely used ITU-T G It can be interconnected with an optical fiber conforming to 654A to D, and more preferably, interconnection is ensured even if there is a manufacturing variation of MCF that can usually occur.
- the clad 20 includes, in addition to the optical clad 21, a physical clad 22 having a refractive index equal to or higher than the refractive index of the optical clad 21.
- a refractive index step is introduced at the interface between the optical clad 21 and the physical clad 22, so that the distance between the cores can be further reduced.
- the design tolerance of bending loss and cable cutoff wavelength can be increased. That is, it is possible to improve the controllability of the cable cutoff wavelength at the fiber design stage while suppressing bending loss.
- the difference in the specific refractive index of the physical clad 22 with respect to the optical clad 21 is 0.1% or more and 0.4% or less. Therefore, in MCF1 and 1A, the distance between cores can be surely reduced. This can reliably increase the design tolerance of bending loss and cable cutoff wavelengths.
- MCF1A further includes a low refractive index portion between the pair of cores 10.
- the crosstalk between cores is reduced and the design margin for crosstalk is increased. Therefore, by using this margin, the distance between cores can be further reduced while keeping the crosstalk low. Therefore, it is possible to further suppress an increase in connection loss due to an angle shift.
- the optical transmission system 40 includes MCF1 or MCF1A, it is possible to suppress an increase in connection loss while reducing crosstalk between opposite propagation cores.
- MCF1,1A can be applied to, for example, a branch line branching from the main line of an optical submarine cable. Since such a branch line has a shorter transmission distance than the main line, the crosstalk characteristics required for the fiber are alleviated. Therefore, it is easy to reduce the distance between the cores of MCF1 and 1A.
- the pair of cores 10 can propagate the signal propagating in the direction away from the branch point from the main line and the signal propagating in the direction toward the branch point in opposite directions to each other. Therefore, crosstalk between opposite propagation cores can be easily suppressed.
- the diameter, material, additive element, or refractive index distribution of the pair of cores 10 may be different from each other.
- the propagation constants of the light waves propagating in each core 10 can be made different. Therefore, crosstalk between opposite propagation cores can be suppressed as compared with the case where the characteristics of the pair of cores 10 are the same as each other. Further, the distance between cores required to secure the same level of crosstalk characteristics as when the pair of cores 10 are the same can be reduced. This makes it possible to reduce the connection loss due to the angle deviation.
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マルチコア光ファイバでは、各コアを伝搬する信号同士のクロストークを低減するために、一対のコアの中心間距離であるコア間距離(コア間ピッチ、コア間隔)を大きくする必要がある。上記非特許文献1及び上記非特許文献2では、コア間距離を46.6μm以上と大きく確保している。しかしながら、コア間距離が増大すると、ファイバ中心とコア中心との間の距離が増大するので、マルチコア光ファイバ同士を接続する際に角度ずれによる接続損失が増大する。
本開示によれば、対向伝搬コア間クロストークを低く抑えると同時に、接続損失の増大を抑制可能なマルチコア光ファイバ及び光伝送システムを提供することができる。
[本開示の実施形態の説明]
最初に本開示の実施態様を列記して説明する。本開示の一実施形態に係るマルチコア光ファイバは、一対のコアと、一対のコアをいずれも覆うクラッドと、を備える。クラッドの直径は、124μm以上126m以下である。一対のコアの中心間距離は、46.5μm以下である。波長1550nmにおける対向伝搬コア間クロストークは、-30dB/100km以下である。ここで、「対向伝搬コア間クロストーク」とは、一端における一対のコアのうち一方のコアに入射された光のうち、当該一方のコアの他端から出射される光の強度に対する他方のコアの一端へ戻ってくる光の強度の比の対数である。なお、一対のコアの中心は、ファイバ軸に垂直な断面において、ファイバ軸を中心とする同一円上、かつ、ファイバ軸を通る一本の直線上に配置されていてもよい。
本開示のマルチコア光ファイバ及び光伝送システムの具体例を、以下に図面を参照しつつ説明する。なお、本発明はこれらの例示に限定されるものではなく、請求の範囲によって示され、請求の範囲と均等の意味及び範囲内でのすべての変更が含まれることが意図される。図面の説明において同一の要素には同一の符号を付し、重複する説明を省略する。
1a,1b…ファイバ端
10…コア
20…クラッド
21…光学クラッド
22…物理クラッド
30…低屈折率部
40…光伝送システム
41,42,43,44…光送受信機
45,46…信号光
50A,50B…測定系
51,53…光送信機
52,54…光受信機
55,56…入射光
55a,56a…光
C…ファイバ軸
C1,C2…伝送路
Claims (7)
- 一対のコアと、
前記一対のコアをいずれも覆うクラッドと、を備え、
前記クラッドの直径は、124μm以上126m以下であり、
前記一対のコアの中心間距離は、46.5μm以下であり、
波長1550nmにおける対向伝搬コア間クロストークは、-30dB/100km以下である、
マルチコア光ファイバ。 - 半径30mmの円環状に巻回されたときの波長1625nmにおける曲げ損失は、0.25dB/100ターン以下である、
請求項1に記載のマルチコア光ファイバ。 - ケーブルカットオフ波長は、1530nm以下である、
請求項1または請求項2に記載のマルチコア光ファイバ。 - 前記クラッドは、
前記一対のコアを覆う光学クラッドと、
前記光学クラッドを取り囲み、前記光学クラッドの屈折率以上の屈折率を有する物理クラッドと、を含む、
請求項1から請求項3のいずれか一項に記載のマルチコア光ファイバ。 - 前記物理クラッドの前記光学クラッドに対する比屈折率差は、0.1%以上0.4%以下である、
請求項4に記載のマルチコア光ファイバ。 - 前記一対のコアの間に配置され、前記光学クラッドの屈折率よりも低い屈折率を有する低屈折率部を更に備える、
請求項4または請求項5に記載のマルチコア光ファイバ。 - 請求項1から請求項6のいずれか一項に記載のマルチコア光ファイバと、
前記一対のコアのそれぞれの両端に接続された光送信機及び光受信機と、を備える、
光伝送システム。
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