Title :
Pulse time modulation techniques for optical communications: a review
Author :
Wilson, B. ; Ghassemlooy, Z.
Author_Institution :
Fibre Commun. Res. Group, Univ. of Manchester Inst. of Sci. & Technol., UK
fDate :
12/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The principal factor in realising a high-performance bandwidth-efficient fibre communication system at an acceptable cost is the choice of modulation format on the optical carrier. In this context, pulse time modulation (PTM) techniques represent an attractive alternative to purely digital or analogue methods. The PTM family is reviewed, a classification system is proposed and their potential for use in high-speed fibre systems intended for the transmission of analogue data is examined
Keywords :
optical links; optical modulation; pulse time modulation; reviews; acceptable cost; analogue data; bandwidth-efficient; classification system; fibre communication system; high-performance; high-speed fibre systems; modulation format; optical carrier; optical communications; pulse time modulation techniques; review;
Journal_Title :
Optoelectronics, IEE Proceedings J
