Author:
Honz Florian,Schrenk Bernhard
Abstract
We evaluate large-core FSO links where excellent coupling pairs with bandwidth fading due to multi-mode propagation. The 10-Gb/s/λ limit for 105-µm double-clad fibers is mitigated by spectral launch tuning, restoring 84% of single-clad 25-Gb/s/λ capacity.