Title :
Polarisation mode dispersion compensation for 6 ps, 40 Gbit/s pulses using distributed equaliser in LiNbO3
Author :
Hinz, S. ; Sandel, D. ; Yoshida-Dierolf, M. ; Mirvolda, V. ; Noé, R. ; Feise, G. ; Herrmann, H. ; Ricken, R. ; Sohler, W. ; Suche, H. ; Wehrmann, F. ; Wessel, R.
Author_Institution :
Opt. Commun. & High-Frequency Eng., Paderborn Univ., Germany
fDate :
7/8/1999 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
PMD compensation for RZ signals is demonstrated for the first time, using a distributed LiNbO3:Ti PMD compensator. An electrical detection scheme allows the pulsewidth to be maintained at <6 ps
Keywords :
compensation; equalisers; integrated optics; lithium compounds; optical communication equipment; optical fibre polarisation; titanium; 40 Gbit/s; 6 ps; LiNbO3; LiNbO3:Ti; PMD compensation; RZ signals; distributed Ti:LiNbO3 PMD compensator; distributed equaliser; electrical detection scheme; polarisation mode dispersion compensation; ps Gbit/s pulses; pulsewidth;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19990827