Tunable Polarization Insensitive Digital Fiber Optic Wavelength Converter with Built-In Test Capability (Navy STTR)A polarization insensitive wavelength converter is proposed to meet the stringent demands of avionic networks. Feasibility determined based on its ability to handle operation over large temperature ranges, and to provide built in test functionality. Benefits of Digital Fiber Optic Wavelength Converters: Wavelength converters will be used to mitigate contention in both terrestrial and avionic fiber optic networks. |