Title :
An experimental analysis of performance fluctuations in high-capacity repeaterless WDM Systems
Author :
Bakhshi, B. ; Richardson, L. ; Golovchenko, E.A. ; Mohs, G. ; Manna, M.
Author_Institution :
Tyco Telecommun., NJ, USA
Abstract :
We present an investigation of performance fluctuations in high-capacity repeaterless WDM systems. In a 32×12.3 Gb/s 410 km transmission experiment, nonlinear channel cross-talk causes > 1.5 dB Q-factor fluctuation. System design must include sufficient margin for these fluctuations.
Keywords :
optical crosstalk; optical fibre communication; wavelength division multiplexing; Q-factor fluctuation; high-capacity repeaterless WDM Systems; nonlinear channel crosstalk; performance fluctuations; Fluctuations; Optical crosstalk; Optical fiber polarization; Optical pumping; Page description languages; Performance analysis; Q factor; Repeaters; Stimulated emission; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2006 and the 2006 National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference. OFC 2006
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-803-9
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2006.215406
