OPTICAL ENGINEERING

WDM Optical Communication System

A component-driven optical system design focused on wavelength multiplexing, optical power budgets, datasheet trade studies, and realistic sourcing.

WDMOptical Power BudgetLaser DiodesPhotodetectorsDatasheets
WDM optical system project
OVERVIEW

What I built

The project developed a two-wavelength optical architecture with laser sources, multiplexing, filtering/coupling, and photodetection while comparing practical components, specifications, availability, cost, and connector choices.

ENGINEERING WORK

What the project demonstrates

  • Wavelength planning and system-level optical architecture.
  • Laser, detector, coupler, and filter component selection.
  • Optical power-budget analysis and link feasibility.
  • Datasheet interpretation and engineering trade studies.
  • BOM development with real suppliers, pricing, and availability.
Optical system project
DOCUMENTATION

Original project files