Simultaneous multiple channel all-optical NRZ to CSRZ and RZ to CSRZ format conversion using an SOA-NOLM

Abstract

The optical conversion bandwidth for an all-optical modulation format converter, based on a semiconductor laser amplifier in a nonlinear optical loop mirror (SOA-NOLM), is investigated. 4 Â 10 Gbit/s channels are all- optically converted between both non-return-to-zero (NRZ) and return-to-zero (RZ) format to carrier- suppressed return-to-zero (CSRZ). WDM transmission of the converted signals over a 194 km fibre span is then demonstrated. The receiver sensitivity for the converted four wavelengths is measured and compared after transmission.

Divisions: College of Engineering & Physical Sciences > School of Computer Science and Digital Technologies > Electronics & Computer Engineering
College of Engineering & Physical Sciences > Aston Institute of Photonics Technology (AIPT)
Uncontrolled Keywords: SOA-NOLM, CSRZ format conversion, WDM transmission
Publication ISSN: 0030-4018
Last Modified: 23 Oct 2019 14:10
Date Deposited: 23 Jul 2014 14:45
Published Date: 2014-12-01
Authors: Wahid, M.H.A.
Nahas, M.M.
Ibbotson, R.A.
Blow, Keith J.

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