Title :
40 Gbit/s polarisation-insensitive and wavelength-independent InP Mach-Zehnder modulator for all-optical regeneration
Author :
Leclerc, O. ; Brindel, P. ; Rouvillain, D. ; Pincemin, E. ; Dany, B. ; Desurvire, E. ; Duchet, C. ; Boucherez, E. ; Bouchoule, S.
Author_Institution :
Alcatel Corp. Res. Centre, Marcoussis, France
fDate :
4/29/1999 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A polarisation-independent, push-pull InP Mach-Zehnder modulator for 40 Gbit/s all-optical regeneration has been implemented in a loop transmission scheme. Error-free regenerated transmission over >20000 km was obtained. Wavelength independence and immunity to crosstalk were also measured, showing the potential for WDM transmission applications
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; Mach-Zehnder interferometers; indium compounds; optical modulation; optical repeaters; 20000 km; 40 Gbit/s; InP; WDM; all-optical regeneration; crosstalk immunity; loop transmission; polarisation insensitivity; push-pull InP Mach-Zehnder modulator; wavelength independence;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19990504
