Title :
Optimized predistortion of overmodulated Mach-Zehnder modulators in AM-VSB lightwave CATV systems
Author_Institution :
Bell Labs., Lucent Technol., Holmdel, NJ, USA
Abstract :
In conclusion, we have modified the overmodulation limits for a optical telecommunication predistorted Mach Zehnder interferometer (MZI), both by measuring a CTB which exceeds previously given limits and by theoretically establishing new approximate limits
Keywords :
Mach-Zehnder interferometers; amplitude modulation; cable television; optical fibre subscriber loops; optical modulation; optimisation; AM-VSB lightwave CATV systems; approximate limits; optical telecommunication predistorted Mach Zehnder interferometer; optimized predistortion; overmodulated Mach-Zehnder modulators; overmodulation limits; Erbium-doped fiber amplifier; Optical distortion; Optical modulation; Optical noise; Optical pumping; Optical receivers; Optical saturation; Predistortion; Quadrature amplitude modulation; Signal to noise ratio;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication. OFC 97., Conference on
Conference_Location :
Dallas, TX
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-480-7
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.1997.719929
