Fiberkommunika

Fiberkommunika is a high-speed optical fiber telecommunications technology developed in Sweden. The technology utilizes direct modulation of a laser to transmit high-speed data signals over relatively short distances. This contrasts with traditional fiber-optic systems, which typically rely on external modulators to encode data onto lightwaves.

In the Fiberkommunika system, a direct modulation technique is employed to generate a high-frequency modulation of the laser light. This approach simplifies the system architecture while enabling higher data transfer rates. By eliminating the need for separate transmitters and receivers, the overall system complexity and cost are reduced.

Research on Fiberkommunika technology began in the 1990s at the Swedish telecom manufacturer Ericsson, with the goal of developing a compact and low-power fiber-optic communication system. Testing of the technology has demonstrated the capability to achieve data transmission rates above 10 Gbps over distances of up to 1000 meters. Further, Fiberkommunika has been implemented on standard single-mode fibers, indicating its potential compatibility with existing fiber-optic infrastructure.

The advantages of Fiberkommunika lie in its simplicity, low power consumption, and compact design. This technology is seen as particularly suitable for local access networks and short-haul optical interconnects. Commercial implementation of the technology in real-world applications is still pending, as demonstration setups and feasibility studies are currently being conducted.