DocumentCode
1518934
Title
Simple zero dispersion detection technique using alternating chirp signal in automatic dispersion equalisation system
Author
Kuwahara, S. ; Sano, A. ; Yonenaga, K. ; Miyamoto, Y. ; Toba, H.
Author_Institution
NTT Network Innovation Labs., Kanagawa, Japan
Volume
35
Issue
7
fYear
1999
fDate
4/1/1999 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
593
Lastpage
594
Abstract
Zero dispersion in installed fibres can be detected by using an alternating chirp signal, which has alternate optical frequency shifts. In a test of this novel simple technique using a signal modulated at 10 GHz, zero dispersion was detected in the range -600 to 600 ps/nm
Keywords
chirp modulation; equalisers; optical fibre communication; optical fibre dispersion; optical modulation; 10 GHz; alternate optical frequency shifts; alternating chirp signal; automatic dispersion equalisation system; installed fibres; signal modulation; zero dispersion detection technique;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Electronics Letters
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0013-5194
Type
jour
DOI
10.1049/el:19990413
Filename
769504
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