Title :
Automated Performance Equalization in WDM Networks with inline Optical Add Drop Multiplexers
Author :
Ciaramella, E. ; Brugioni, S. ; Matarazzo, E. ; Cavaliere, Fabio ; Giorgi, L.
Author_Institution :
Photonic Networks Nat´l Lab., Pisa, Italy
Abstract :
We propose and demonstrate a novel pre-emphasis technique that, knowing pre-FEC BER values, automatically optimizes the performance margins of WDM channels in a line with OADM´s. We successfully tested it using commercial equipment.
Keywords :
optical fibre networks; wavelength division multiplexing; WDM channels; WDM networks; automated performance equalization; inline optical add drop multiplexers; Add-drop multiplexers; Fiber nonlinear optics; Optical add-drop multiplexers; Optical fiber networks; Optical noise; Optical receivers; Optical sensors; Optical transmitters; WDM networks; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber communication/National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2008. OFC/NFOEC 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-856-8
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2008.4528322
