Title :
Integrated optical receiver for RZ-DQPSK transmission systems
Author :
Morichetti, F. ; Costa, R. ; Cusmai, G. ; Cabas, A. ; Ferè, M. ; Ubaldi, M.C. ; Melloni, A. ; Martinelli, M.
Author_Institution :
CoreCom, Milano, Italy
Abstract :
The paper discusses design, realization and characterization of an integrated-optical receiver for RZ-DQPSK signals. The receiver consists of a pair of Mach-Zehnder delayed interferometers realized in high index contrast SION technology.
Keywords :
Mach-Zehnder interferometers; differential phase shift keying; integrated optics; optical design techniques; optical fibre communication; optical receivers; quadrature phase shift keying; silicon compounds; Mach-Zehnder delayed interferometers; RZ-DQPSK transmission system; SION technology; integrated optical receiver;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2004. OFC 2004
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-772-5
