DocumentCode
1130709
Title
Demonstration of a programmable PMD source
Author
Damask, J.N. ; Simer, G.J. ; Rochford, K.B. ; Myers, P.R.
Author_Institution
Yafo Networks, Hanover, MD, USA
Volume
15
Issue
2
fYear
2003
Firstpage
296
Lastpage
298
Abstract
A programmable polarization-mode-dispersion (PMD) source is demonstrated. The PMD source is calibrated and exhibits predictable, repeatable, and programmable performance. Such a source can be used to test for PMD impairments of optical links.
Keywords
birefringence; delays; infrared spectra; optical fibre communication; optical fibre dispersion; optical fibre polarisation; optical fibre testing; telecommunication standards; PMD impairments; optical fibre communication; programmable PMD source; programmable fibre polarization-mode-dispersion source; Birefringence; Crystals; Instruments; Optical beams; Optical distortion; Optical polarization; Optical receivers; Optical retarders; Stability; Testing;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1041-1135
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/LPT.2002.806844
Filename
1174151
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