ppt课件-multiplexingandde-multiplexing.pptVIP

Optical Multiplexing and Demultiplexing Brian Schulte Ahmed Alsinan Abstract Optical multiplexing (and demultiplexing) allows for sending multiple signals through a single medium as well as for bidirectional use of that medium. Optical Time Domain Multiplexing (OTDM) Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (WDM) History History History History Western Union problem Thomas Edison: Wavelength strength Polarity Western Union electrical-mechanical multiplexing device 8 messages in 1913 72 messages in 1936 History Data Transmission Speeds Characters Per Minute (CPM) Words Per Minute (WPM) 5 ch