Photon Counting OTDR : Advantages and Limitations
arXiv:1001.0694 · doi:10.1109/JLT.2009.2039635
Abstract
We give detailed insight into photon counting OTDR (nu-OTDR) operation, ranging from Geiger mode operation of avalanche photodiodes (APD), analysis of different APD bias schemes, to the discussion of OTDR perspectives. Our results demonstrate that an InGaAs/InP APD based nu-OTDR has the potential of outperforming the dynamic range of a conventional state-of-the-art OTDR by 10 dB as well as the 2-point resolution by a factor of 20. Considering the trace acquisition speed of nu-OTDRs, we find that a combination of rapid gating for high photon flux and free running mode for low photon flux is the most efficient solution. Concerning dead zones, our results are less promising. Without additional measures, e.g. an optical shutter, the photon counting approach is not competitive.
12 pages, 13 figures, accepted for publication by IEEE Journal of Lightwave Technology
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