CU4301 Optical Communication and Networking Syllabus:
CU4301 Optical Communication and Networking Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To enable the student to understand the basic principles of operation of optical system components, the different network architectures and issues associated with network design.
To enable the student to understand the differences in the design of data plane and the control plane and the routing, switching and the resource allocation methods and the network management and protection methods in vogue.
UNIT I OPTICAL SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND NETWORK DESIGN
Optical System Components – MZIM, Multiplexers; filters; switches; wavelength converters; optical amplifiers – EDFA, Raman Amplifiers and hybrid; Transmission system Engineering – System Model, Aimer penalty – transmitter, receiver, cross talk, dispersion compensation, wavelength stabilization, FWM.
UNIT II COHERENT SYSTEMS
Basic principles of Coherent detections – Practical constraints – Injection laser line width state of polarization, local oscillator power, fiber limitations; Modulation formats – ASK, FSK, PSK, DPSK and polarization shift keying (POL SK); Demodulation schemes – Homodyne, Heterodyne – Synchronous and Non synchronous detection; Comparison; Carrier recovery in Coherent detection.
UNIT III OPTICAL NETWORK ARCHITECTURES
Introduction to Optical Networks; First Generation optical networks –SONET / SDH Network, Second Generation (WDM) Optical Networks, Need for Multilayered Architecture-, Layers and Sublayers, Spectrum partitioning, Optical Network Nodes, Network Access Stations, Overlay Processor, Logical network overlays.
UNIT IV NETWORK CONNECTIONS
Connection Management and Control; Static Networks, Wavelength Routed Networks; Linear Light wave networks; Logically Routed Networks; Routing and Wavelength Assignment , Traffic Grooming in Optical Networks
UNIT V OPTICAL NETWORK SURVIVABILITY
Protection and Restoration Objectives, Fault Protection and Restoration Techniques in the Logical Layer – Point-to-Point Systems, SONET Self-Healing Rings, Interconnection Techniques, Architectures with Arbitrary Mesh Topologies ,Optical-Layer Protection: Point-to-Point and Ring Architectures, Mesh Architectures
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon the completion of course, students will be able to
CO1: demonstrate an understanding of the differences and challenges involved in the design of optical systems and networks.
CO2: apply his knowledge for designing a fiber optic system addressing the channel impairments.
CO3: Familiar with the architectures and the protocol stack in use.in optical networks and would be able to identify a suitable backbone infrastructure for our present and future communication needs.
CO4: understand how connections are managed in the network and the pros and cons of the different approaches
CO5: appreciate the need for network survivability and the methodologies used.
TOTAL:45 PERIODS
REFERENCES
1. Max Ming-Kang Liu, “Principles and Applications of Optical Communication”, Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt., Ltd., New Delhi. 2010
2. Thomas E. Stern, Georgios Ellinas, Krishna Bala, “Multiwavelength Optical Networks – Architecture, Design and control “, Cambridge University Press, 2nd Edition, 2009.
3. Rajiv Ramaswami and Kumar N. Sivarajan, “Optical Networks : A Practical Perspective”, Harcourt Asia Pte Ltd., Second Edition 2006.