Fiber-optic communication lines

2.1.1 Overview FOL

In fiber optic transmission systems (FOTS) information is transmitted by electromagnetic waves of high frequency, approximately 200 THz, which corresponds to the near infrared range of the optical spectrum of 1500 nm. Waveguides, transferring the information signals to the FOTS is an optical fiber (s) that has the important ability to transmit light at long distances with low losses. Losses in the OB quantitatively characterized by attenuation. Speed ​​and distance data transmission are defined distortion of optical signals due to dispersion and attenuation. Fiber-optic network - is an information network that links between the nodes which are fiber-optic communication lines. Technology of optical fiber networks in addition to the issues of fiber optics also cover issues relating to the electronic transmission equipment and its standardization, communication protocols, network topology issues and general issues of networking.

Optical fiber is now considered the most advanced physical medium for the transmission of information, as well as the most promising medium for transmission of large data flows over long distances. The grounds to think so derived from a number of features inherent in optical waveguides:

- Broadband optical signals due to the extremely high carrier frequency Hz. This means that the optical link can transmit information at a bit rate of the order / s (1Tbit / s). In other words, a single fiber can transmit 10 million simultaneous phone calls and a million video. The data rate can be increased by transmitting information in two directions, as the light waves can propagate in the same fiber independently. Furthermore, in an optical fiber can propagate light signals of two different polarizations, which allows to double the capacity of an optical link. To date, the limit on the density of information transmitted through the optical fiber is not reached;

- Very small (compared to other fluids) attenuation of the light signal in the optical fiber. The best examples of Russian fibers have attenuation of 0.22 dB / km at a wavelength of 1.55 microns, which allows you to build a link length of up to 100 kilometers without regeneration of signals. For comparison, the best Sumitomo fiber at a wavelength of 1.55 microns has attenuation 0.154 dB / km. In US optical laboratories developed more "transparent", so-called optical fluorozirconate fiber having a theoretical limit of about 0.02 dB / km at a wavelength of 2.5 microns. Laboratory studies have shown that on the basis of these fibers can be created a communication link with regeneration through portions 4600 km at a transmission order of 1 Gbit / s speed;

- OM made of quartz, which is based on silica, widely distributed, and inexpensive material because, unlike copper;

- Optical fibers have a diameter of about 100 microns, that is very compact and lightweight, which makes them promising for use as aviation, instrumentation, in cable technology;

- Since the optical fibers are insulators, therefore, the construction of communications systems is automatically achieved by isolation segments. In the optical system are completely electrically isolated from each other, and many of the problems associated with the earth and lifting capacities, which still occurred when connecting electrical cables, become irrelevant. Applying extra strong plastic for cable factories made self-supporting overhead cables that do not contain metal and thus safe in electrical terms. Such cables can be mounted on the masts of the existing power lines, both separately and integrated in the phase wire, saving significant funds for laying cable across rivers and other obstacles;

- Communications systems based on optical fibers are resistant to electromagnetic interference, and the information is transmitted over optical fibers is protected from unauthorized access. Fiber-optic communication lines can not listen in a non-destructive way. Any impact on the OB can be detected by monitoring (continuous monitoring) line integrity;

- An important property of optical fiber - longevity. Fiber life time, that is, preservation of its properties within certain limits, more than 25 years that allows to lay an optical fiber cable and one time, as needed, to increase channel capacity by replacing receivers and transmitters at a high-speed.

But there are also some disadvantages of fiber optic technology:

- When creating link requires highly active elements which convert electrical signals into light, and a light to electrical signals. To connect with OM transceiver equipment used optical connectors (connectors), which should have low optical losses and a great resource for connection-disconnection. Errors in the manufacture of such link elements must be of the order of a micron, i.e. meet the emission wavelength. Therefore, optical communication lines the production of these components is very expensive;

- Another drawback is that the precision required, and therefore expensive, process equipment for the installation of optical fibers.

Consequently, when an accident (breakage) of the optical cable, the cost of higher recovery than with copper cables.

The advantages of the use of fiber-optic communication lines (FOCL) are so significant that in spite of these shortcomings of the optical fiber, the communication lines are increasingly being used to transmit information.

2.1.2 Structural features FOC

One of the most important components of fiber optic is a fiber-optic cable (FOC). The defining parameters in the production of the FOC are the operating conditions and the capacity of the link.

Under the terms of operation of the cables are divided into: installation, station, zonal, long-distance.

The first two types of cables are designed for installation inside buildings and structures. They are compact, lightweight and usually have a small construction length.

Cables for the last two types are designed for installation in the wells of cable communications in the ground, on poles along the transmission line under water. These cables are protected from external influences and the construction length of over two kilometers.

The above features and requirements determine the design and type of optical cables. Currently, conventionally there are four types of structures OC (arbitrarily because in arrangement of optical fiber and for other purposes, they can be divided into a larger number of types and designs) [14, 15]:

a) concentric layer cable;

b) beam lay cables;

c) cables with the relevant carrier cores;

g) ribbon cables.

Figure 2.1 shows sketches of optical cable cross-sections of different types: type "a" and "b" refer to the classic design, the types of "c" and "d" characteristic of most optical cables.

1 - optical fiber; 2 - modules; 3-plastic tube; 4-power element.

a - concentric layer; b - twist beam; c - a core profile; d - belt

Figure 2.1 - Typical optical cable construction

OC "a" is in the form of coils of optical modules, twisted around the central reinforcing element. Such a construction is effective when the number of the optical modules is not more than 20. Typical concentric layer OC has an outer diameter of 12 mm and 6 to 8 optical modules. The optical module is a polymeric tube with a freely laid fiber in it.

Optical type "b" of the cable is made up of bundles of optical modules, concentric around a central reinforcing core. The beam is a polymeric tube, inside which there are profiled with longitudinal grooves cores. In these grooves the optical fibers are loosely housed. Unlike OС twisting concentric layer, helix in the optical cable module type "b" have the same direction and pitch. This type of cable contains 25-50 modules in standard design - 40. The external diameter is 15 ... 25 mm.

Optical cable type "c" consists of a core, which is a plastic bearing element with helical grooves into which freely without tension, with the primary fibers are laid containment or optical modules with a diameter smaller groove width. Core optical fibers or modules of insulating tape is wound and covered with a sheath. In some designs OC reinforcing core has a circular cross section around which a spiral wound gasket with alternating there between lie freely optical modules. The cables 'in' type typically contains 8-10 fibers. Their outer diameter - 20 mm.

Сore type cables "d" is assembled from individual flat ribbons with parallel at a distance from each other in a few tenths of a millimeter waveguides. Twisted ribbon cable form the core. The reinforcing elements are located in a sheathed OC. Due to the dense packing of the cable of this design can be manufactured with a very small diameter. Thus, cable 144 of the optical fibers has an outer diameter of 12 mm. The small core sizes allow for layout in combination with other elements of the cable

Each of the considered OC types has its own advantages and disadvantages. Their use in each case is dictated by the installation conditions, the operation and the nature of the problem being solved.

To provide high bandwidth communication line produced FOC containing a small number (8) of single mode fiber with low attenuation, and cables for distribution networks may comprise up to 144 filaments as a single-mode and multi-mode, depending on the distances between network segments [12] .

2.1.3 Distribution of light beams in optical fibers

Optical fiber (Figure 2.1) consists of a core, in which the propagation of light waves, and a cover designed, on the one hand, to create the best conditions for reflection at the interface "core - shell", and the other - to reduce the radiation energy in the surrounding space. In order to enhance the strength and thus the reliability of the fiber over the shell, usually superimposed reinforcing protective coating.

Figure 2.1 - General view of the model RH

This design is used in most RH optical cable (OC) as the underlying core is made from optically denser material. Optical fibers are characterized by a core diameter and the cladding and core refractive index profile, i.e. the dependence of the refractive index of the distance from the axis OB (Figure 2.3) [13].

All optical fibers are divided into two main groups: multimode MMF (multi mode fiber) and singlemode SMF (single mode fiber). In multimode OB having a light-carrying core diameter on the order more transmission wavelengths, distributed a number of different types of light rays - mod. Multimode fibers are separated by the profile of the refractive index in the step (step index multi mode fiber) and gradient (graded index multi mode fiber).

The main factors affecting the nature of light propagation in the fiber, along with the emission wavelength, are the geometric parameters of fiber, attenuation, dispersion.

The principle of the propagation of optical radiation along the optical fiber based on the phenomenon of total internal reflection at the interface with

different refractive indices. The propagation of light beams in an optically denser medium surrounded by a less dense shown in Figure 2.2. The angle of total internal reflection, in which the incident on the border of the optically denser and an optically less dense medium is totally reflected light is determined by the relation

(2.1)

where n1 - the refractive index of the core RH; n2 - refractive index of the shell RH, and n1> n2.

Figure 2.2 - Distribution of radiation and by stepwise gradient multimode and singlemode OС

If you get on the end of the light emission RH it can spread three types of light beams, called guides and attendant emitted rays, the existence and prevalence of any type of rays determined by the angle of incidence on the interface between the "core - shell". Those rays which fall on the interface at an angle (rays 1, 2 and 3), and are reflected from it again back into the fiber core, and propagates in it without undergoing refraction. Since the path of the rays is completely located within the propagation medium - core fiber, they are spread over long distances and are called rails.

Rays incident on the interface at an angle (rays 4), are called flowing rays (rays of the shell). Reaching the boundaries of the "core - shell", these rays are reflected and refracted, each time losing sheathed fiber portion of the energy, and therefore disappear completely at some distance from the fiber end. The rays that are emitted from the shell to the surrounding space (5-rays) emitted rays are named and appear in places of irregularities or curling due RH. Radiated and the resulting beams are parasitic and cause dissipation of energy and the distortion of the information signal.

2.1.4 Modes propagating in optical waveguides

In general, the propagation of electromagnetic waves described by the system of Maxwell's equations in differential form:

(2.2)

Where - density of electric charge; and - the electric and magnetic fields, respectively; - Current density; and - the electric and magnetic induction.

If we imagine the electric and magnetic fields, and with the help of the Fourier transform [14]:

(2.3)

The wave equations take the form:

(2.4)

Where - Laplace operator.

The light guide can be represented with a perfect cylinder z, the longitudinal axis of the x-axis and in the transverse (xy) plane form a horizontal (xz) and vertical (xz) plane. In this system, there are four classes of waves (E and H orthogonal):

- Transverse T: Ez = Hz oriented = 0; E = Ey; H = Hx;

- Electric E: Ez = 0 Hz oriented = 0; E = (Ey, Ez) - distributed in the plane (yz); H = Hx;

- Magnetic H: = 0 Hz oriented, Ez = 0; H = (Hx, Hz oriented) - distributed in the plane (xz), E = Ez;

- EN mixed or not: Ez = 0 Hz oriented = 0; E = (Ey, Ez), H = (Hx, Hz oriented) - distributed in the plane (the xz) and (yz).

ancoordinates (z, r, φ), while a solution is sought in the form of waves with components Ez, Hz oriented type:

, (2.5)

Where and - normalizing constant; - The desired function; - Longitudinal wave propagation coefficient.

Solutions are obtained in the form of sets of m (there are whole index m) of ordinary Bessel functions for the core and modified Hankel functions for the shell, and where and - lateral spread of ratios in the core and the shell, respectively, - the wave number. The parameter is defined as the solution of the characteristic equation obtained from the boundary conditions requiring continuity of the tangential component Ez and Hz oriented electromagnetic field on the boundary of the core and the shell section. The characteristic equation, in turn, provides a set of solutions of n (integer indices appear n) for each integer m, i.e. we have their own values, each of which corresponds to a certain type of wave called fashion. The result is a set of events, which is based too much on the use of double indices.

The condition for the existence of a guided mode is the exponential decay of its fields in the shell along the coordinate r, which is determined by the cross-propagation coefficient in the shell. When = 0 is set critical mode, which consists in the impossibility of existence of the guided mode, which corresponds to [14]:

(2.6)

This equation has an infinite number of solutions [14]:

(2.7)

We introduce the quantity called the normalized frequency V, which links the structural parameters of the agents and the wavelength of light, and determined by the following expression:

(2.8)

When = 0 for each of the solutions of equation (2.6) there is a critical value of the normalized frequency (m = 1, 2, 3, ..., n = 0, 1, 2, 3 ...):

etc.

For HE₁₁ mode critical normalized frequency. This fashion spread at any frequency, and structural parameters of the fiber and is a fundamental step fashion agents. Choosing options OM can be achieved only mode of propagation of this mode, which is subject to:

(2.9)

The minimum wavelength at which propagates in the fundamental mode OM, called Fiber cutoff wavelength. The value is determined from the last expression as:

(2.10)

2.1.5 Single-mode optical fiber

Single-mode fiber are subdivided into staggered single-mode fiber (step index single mode fiber) or standard fiber SF (standard fiber), to fiber dispersion shifted DSF (dispersion-shifted single mode fiber), and fibers with a non-zero dispersion-shifted NZDSF (non-zero dispersion-shifted single mode fiber).

In stepped a single-mode optical fiber (SF) (Figure 2.3) the diameter of the light-carrying core is 8-10 microns and is comparable to the wavelength of light. In such a fiber at a sufficiently high light wavelength λ> λCF (λCF - cutoff wavelength) covers only one ray (single mode). The single-mode optical fiber mode is realized in the transparent windows 1310 nm and 1550 nm. Spread only one mode eliminates modal dispersion and provides a very high bandwidth single-mode fiber in these windows transparency. The best mode of propagation viewpoint of dispersion is achieved in the vicinity of wavelength 1310 nm, when the chromatic dispersion becomes zero. From the point of view of the losses is not the best transparency of the window. In this window, the loss is 0.3 - 0.4 dB / km, while the smallest attenuation of 0.20 - 0.25 dB / km is achieved in the 1550 nm window.

Figure 2.3 - Profiles of the refractive index

The single-mode optical fiber, dispersion-shifted (DSF) (Figure 2.3), the wavelength at which the dispersion becomes zero - zero dispersion wavelength λ0 - biased transparency window of 1550 nm. This shift is achieved thanks to the special profile of the refractive index of the fiber. Thus, in the dispersion-shifted fiber with the best performance are realized both in minimum dispersion, and the loss at a minimum. Therefore, such a fiber is better suited for the construction of long segments with a distance between repeaters to 100 km or more. Of course, only the working wavelength is taken close to 1550 nm.

A single mode optical fiber having non-zero offset NZDSF dispersion unlike DSF optimized for transmission than a single wavelength and multiple wavelength (multiplex waveform), and most effectively be used in the construction of highways "all-optical networks" - networks to nodes which are not optoelectronic conversion takes place in the propagation of the optical signal.

Optimization of these three types of single-mode OB does not mean that they should always be used exclusively for specific tasks: SF - signal transmission at a wavelength of 1310 nm, the DSF - signal transmission at a wavelength of 1550 nm, NZDSF - multiplex signal transmission in the window 1530-1560 nm. For example, multiplexed signal in 1530-1560 nm window can be transmitted stepwise and standard single mode fiber SF [6]. However, the length of hop without using SF fiber will be less than using NZDSF, or otherwise require a very narrow spectral emission band laser transmitters in order to reduce the resultant chromatic dispersion. The maximum allowable distance is determined by the specification of both the fiber (attenuation, dispersion), and transceiver equipment (power, frequency, spectral broadening of the transmitter radiation, receiver sensitivity).

The most widely used fiber-optic fibers following standards:

- Multimode gradient fiber 50/125;

- Multimode gradient fiber 62.5 / 125;

- Single-mode fiber is a step SF (fiber unbiased variance or standard fiber) 8-10 / 125;

- A single-mode dispersion shifted fiber DSF 8-10 / 125;

- Single-mode fiber with a non-zero dispersion-shifted NZDSF (the profile of the refractive index of the fiber is similar to the previous type of fiber).

2.1.6 Constant distribution and phase velocity

The wave number k can be viewed as a vector whose direction coincides with the direction of light propagation in bulk media. This vector is called the wave vector. In a medium with a refractive index equal to the magnitude of the wave vector. In the case of light propagation inside the waveguide light propagation direction coincides with the direction β of the projection of the wave vector k, on the axis of the waveguide:

(2.11)

Where - the angle complementary to the angle of 90 i (or the angle between the beam and the axis as shown in Figure 2.4); β - it called constant propagation and plays the same role as the waveguide in the wave number k in free space so as , in accordance with the formula 2.11, i and wavelength dependent [16].

Figure 2.4 - The wave vector and the constant spread

The angle of incidence varies between and π / 2. Consequently:

(2.12)

Thus, the magnitude of propagation constant inside the waveguide always lies between the values of wave number plane light waves in the material of the core and cladding. If we consider that it is possible to rewrite this relation in terms of the phase velocity:

(2.13)

The phase velocity of propagation modes concluded between the phase velocity of the waves in the two bulk materials.

The speed of propagation of the light signal or the group velocity - is the speed of propagation of the light pulse envelope. In general, the group velocity u is not equal to the phase velocity. The difference of the phase velocities of modes leads to distortion of the input light beam as it propagates along the fiber.

The fiber with a parabolic refractive index gradient oblique rays propagate along a curved trajectory which is naturally longer than the propagation path of the axial ray. However, because of the refractive index decreasing with distance from the axis of the fiber, the velocity of propagation of the light signal components when approaching the optical fiber cladding increases, so that the resulting propagation time constituting at RH is approximately the same. Thus, the variance or change in the propagation time of the different modes are minimized, and the width of the fiber bandwidth increases. Exact calculation shows that the difference in group velocities of the various modes in such a fiber is substantially less than in the fiber with a step refractive index profile. Optical fiber that can support the spread of only the lowest-order mode, called single-mode.

Thus, each mode propagating in OM, characterized by constant along the fiber length distribution of intensity in the cross section of the propagation constant β, and v of the phase and group velocities u propagation along the optical axis, which are different for different modes. Due to the difference of phase velocities of the modes of the wave front and the field distribution in the cross-sectional change along the fiber axis. Due to different modes of group velocities of light pulses widen, and a phenomenon called modal dispersion.

The single-mode fiber there exists only one mode of propagation, so such fiber is characterized by a constant field distribution in the cross section, it does not intermode dispersion, and it can transmit radiation with a very broad modulation bandwidth limited only other kinds of dispersion [13].

2.1.7 Calculation of the main characteristics of the fiber optic link

OC Quality checked using conventional measurement methods. If you have a single-mode Sun bends or connections, the mode field diameter size is an important factor influencing the damping characteristics. Thus, increasing the mode field diameter leads to deterioration of light transmittance in the bends, but reduces the loss of detachable and non-detachable joints [17].

Calculation of the numerical aperture of the optical fiber. The most important parameter of the generalized optical fiber is the aperture.

The numerical aperture - the angle between the optical axis and forming a cone of light entering the optical fiber end, wherein the condition of total internal reflection.

We calculate the index of refraction n2 shell. Based on optical characteristics of the cable numerical aperture NA = 0,11.

It is known that:

, (2.14)

Where n1 - according to the formula 2.1 core refractive index equal to 1.4681, then

n₂= , (2.15)

n₂=

The calculation of the normalized frequency. The most important parameter of the generalized optical fiber used for the evaluation of its properties, is the normalized frequency V (Formula 2.8).

In practice, this option is determined by the expression:

V = , (2.16)

where a - core shell radius a = 4.5 m; n1 - the refractive index of the core, n1 = 1,4681; n2 - (according to 2.15), the clad refractive index, n2 = 1,4639, then

V = = 2,3741

The calculation of the cable parameters, based on the fact that we have a single-mode fiber with a step refractive index profile with a core diameter 2a = 9mkm and critical wavelength l= 1250 nm, the mode diameter 2w₀ field at a wavelength of 1310 nm [14]:

2w₀ » ×2a, (2.17)

Where l - working wavelength, l= 1310 nm; lс - critical wavelength above which the fiber is sent to only the fundamental mode, lс = 1250 nm; Vc - normalized critical frequency for single-mode Vc = 2,405.

2w₀ » ×9 = 10,196, mcm.

This means that it is possible to select OF core with a diameter of 10 microns. Given that the fiber boundary between two media core - shell are transparent glass, perhaps not only a reflection of the optical beam, and its penetration into the skin. To prevent the transition energy to the shell and radiation into the environment must observe the condition of total internal reflection and aperture [16,17].

It is known that the transition from a medium with a higher density in the environment with lower density, that is, when n1> n2, wave at a certain angle of incidence is totally reflected and passes into another medium. The angle of incidence at which all of the energy is reflected from the boundary between two media, while wp = _v in, is called the angle of total internal reflection:

, (2.18)

Where m and h -, respectively, and the dielectric core magnetic permeability (m1, e1) and shell (m2, e2).

When wp < _v in the refracted beam passes along the boundary between "core - shell" and not emitted into the surrounding space.

When wp> _v in the energy received by the core is completely reflected and propagates through the optical fiber. The greater the angle of incidence, wp> _v in the range of up to 90 degrees in the better propagation conditions and the faster the wave comes to the receiving end. In this case, all energy is concentrated in the fiber core and substantially no emitted into the environment. When the beam angle of incidence smaller than the angle of total reflection, wp _v <a, the energy penetrates the membrane, is emitted into the external space through the optical fiber transmission and inefficient.

Total internal reflection mode determines the supply condition of the light on the front end of the optical fiber. Fiber optic transmits only light enclosed within a solid angle _v, the value of which is due to the angle of total internal reflection in _v. This solid angle _v characterized by a numerical aperture.

Between the angles of total internal reflection _v in the beam aperture angle _v and fall and there is a correlation. The greater the angle _v, the smaller the aperture _v of a fiber. It seeks to ensure that the angle of incidence on the boundary core - shell wp was greater than the angle _v of total internal reflection in and ranged from _v to 90 degrees and the angle of the input beam to the end face of the fiber w fit into the aperture angle _a (w <a) .

We find critical qс angle at which the condition of total internal reflection:

qс= (2.19)

qс=

Knowing the indicators of refraction n2 shell and core n1 calculate the relative refractive index difference D:

(2.20)

The calculation of the length of the regeneration area. The calculation of the length of the regeneration area ( ) is an important section of the design. To provide a better quality of information transfer and saving of costs is preferable that a maximum. The amount is determined mainly by two factors: the loss and dispersion in the optical cable. The most promising in this respect are systems with single-mode fiber (AF) and a wavelength of 1.3. . .1,55 That for small losses it possible to obtain a high information capacity. Determination of length FOL regenerator section is based on a predetermined communication quality parameters and line capacity after the selected transmission system and a typical optical cable. The quality of communication in the digital transmission systems in the first approximation, determined by the level of fluctuating noise at the input of the photodetector and inter-symbol interference, that is, pulses overlap with their broadening. With increasing length of the line broadening of the pulses, characterized magnitude , increases, the probability of error increases. Thus, the length of the regeneration area limited either attenuation or pulse broadening in line.

For undistorted receiving PCM signals sufficient to fulfill the requirement:

(2.21)

Where - the duration of the clock period PCM signal; - pulse duration; - the resultant dispersion or:

(2.22)

Where - the clock frequency of the signal line.

If the pause is sending duration, then:

(2.23)

The pulse broadening waveguide past one section does not exceed half the length of the clock interval. These conditions determine the first estimated the ratio to determine the permissible length of the regeneration of the area:

- , (2.24)

or:

(2.25)

Where - the resultant dispersion, as selected single-mode cable, the mode dispersion not consider. In singlemode optical fibers the resultant value is defined chromatic dispersion of the dispersion:

(2.26)

Where ( ) - material dispersion; ( ) - Wave dispersion.

Material dispersion ( ) - the material dependence of the refractive index on the wavelength. With increasing wavelength dispersion coefficient decreases:

(2.27)

Where Dl - the width of the spectral line of the radiation source, which is equal to 0,1¸4 laser (for technical data on our equipment Dl = 1,8); M (l) - specific material dispersion of silica glass is -20 .

= ,

The wave dispersion ( ) - dependence of the propagation coefficient of the wavelength:

(2.28)

Where B (l) - Specific wave dispersion for quartz glass is 10

= ,

Summarizing the material and waveguide dispersion, chromatic or obtain the resulting dispersion:

(2.29)

,

This value is close to the technical data of the equipment and cables.

We find the permissible length of the regeneration of the area:

The second calculated ratio can be obtained by considering that the useful signal power at the input of the detector should not be less than the specified minimum permissible power , which provides a necessary reliability of signal transmission:

Where - the power level of the radiation generator; ; - loss of detachable connections (used to connect the receiver and the transmitter to the UK); , - losses at the input and output of radiation from fiber; ; - loss of permanent connections; ; - attenuation of the optical fiber; ; - construction length OC.

The value is the name of the power equipment capacity and depends on the type of the selected light source and a photodetector:

(2.31)

The energy potential of taking passport data of the selected equipment. It is equal to = 31 .

The length of the maximum regeneration area defined by lines of weakening can be obtained from the relationship:

(2.32)

Where - the average value plus 6 ; - 0.5 ; , - 1,0 ;

- 0.1 ; - 0.22 ; - 4 km ; - (-36) (For the type of photo detector); m- System supply FOTS attenuation in the regeneration area.

System margin takes into account changes in the composition of the optical cable due to the appearance of additional (repair) of inserts, welded joints, as well as changes caused by environmental exposure to optical cable characteristics of the environment and the deterioration of optical connectors, quality for life, and is set in the design FOTS on the basis of its destination operating conditions and service provider, in particular based on statistical damage (breaks) in the cable operator's service area. Recommended range of values ​​set by the system reserve of 2 (the most favorable operating conditions) to 6 (worst-case operating conditions). These data are taken from the data sheet for the equipment [25].

Specifies the maximum length of the regeneration section, according to the formula (2.32):

Therefore, for single-mode fiber length depends on the regeneration site attenuation, but the calculation is performed with some margin, so more than in the technical specifications of the equipment manufacturer, which may be because the span calculation. It may not have been taken into account some parameters changed by the manufacturer in the design and manufacturing techniques that may be a trade secret, the use of cable with less attenuation.

Length between OP-1 (Stepnogorsk) and OP-2 (KOCshetau) is 251, which exceeds the maximum = 98.4, therefore, must be installed on the cable line URP (SRP).

Therefore, you must choose a location point of the regeneration that it satisfies the requirements of regeneration, and preferably located in the village, to ensure a constant supply of stationary equipment. In this case, it takes two regeneration points, to fit such requirements pos. Saule and g.Schuchinsk.