Communication Systems Lab

Project Proposal

Wavelength Division Multiplexing

(WDM)

GROUP MEMBERS:
MUHAMMAD HAMZA-(070)
AMMAD-UD-DIN-(062)

SUBMITTED TO SIR MURTAZA ALI SHAH

Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM):
Wavelength division multiplexers (WDM) are electronic devices that
combine light signals with different wavelengths, coming from
different fibers, onto a single fiber. They are a cost effective method to
expand the capacity of existing fiber optic cables. WDMs use current
electronics and fibers and shares fibers by transmitting different
channels at different wavelengths (colors) of light.

How Wavelength Division Multiplexing Works:

Wavelength division multiplexing starts with the phenomenon of light
waves. Many different colors of light can be seen at the same time and
the colors are transmitted together through the air. The colors may
mix, but they are easily separated using a device such as a prism. Light
waves can also travel through optical fiber. Many wavelengths can be
sent through a cable together and with the use of couplers and filters,
the waves are sorted to the intended detectors.

The input end of a WDM is a coupler that combines all the inputs into
one output fiber. WDMs often have many inputs. Demultiplexing
involves taking the input fiber, and collimating the light into a narrow,
parallel beam of light. The light shines on a grating, which separates
the light into the different wavelengths by sending them off at
different angles. The grating is a mirror like device that works like a
prism. The optics capture and focus each wavelength into a fiber to
create separate outputs for each wavelength of light.

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 There are several advantages of using
WDM:
 Individual wavelengths can be from a normal link so current
equipment can be used. Laser transmitters must be chosen to
match the WDM demultiplexer so each channel is properly decoded
at the receiving end.
 Future enhancements are expected to offer 80-128 channels.
 Digital signals can be mixed and matched.

Implementation:
We will Implement the system of wavelength multiplexing and
demultiplexing on the software “OPTISYSTEM”.
We will use the multiplexer MUX 4*1.
We have planned to use MZ modulator but that is not fixed. While
implementing we will test other modulators as well.
In this whole project, we have aimed to achieve a good Q-Factor.

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