Title :
Novel scheme for code preserving regenerative NRZ-DPSK wavelength and format conversion
Author :
Presi, M. ; Calabretta, N. ; Contestabile, G. ; Ciaramella, E.
Author_Institution :
Scuola Superiore Sant´´Anna, Pisa
Abstract :
We propose a novel code-preserving NRZ-DPSK wavelength and format converter. It is based on optical filtering and a bi-stable device. It can be applied both to continuos and packet/burst traffic. Regenerative capability is also demonstrated.
Keywords :
differential phase shift keying; optical communication equipment; optical fibre networks; optical filters; optical wavelength conversion; telecommunication traffic; bi-stable device; code-preserving wavelength converter; format converter; optical filtering; packet-burst traffic; regenerative NRZ-DPSK wavelength conversion; Differential quadrature phase shift keying; Fiber nonlinear optics; Nonlinear optics; Optical bistability; Optical fiber networks; Optical filters; Optical pulses; Optical wavelength conversion; Repeaters; Wavelength conversion; (200.6015) Signal regeneration; (230.7405) Wavelength conversion devices;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
