Title :
MMIC adaptive transversal filtering using Gilbert cells and is suitable for high-speed lightwave systems
Author :
Lee, J. ; Freundorfer, A.P.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Queen´´s Univ., Kingston, Ont., Canada
Abstract :
An adaptive transversal filter (equalizer), which has positive and negative tap weights, will be discussed. Measured results will be presented that show an increased passband control. An example of pulse shaping/generation of a modified duobinary signal is also shown.
Keywords :
MMIC; adaptive equalisers; adaptive filters; optical communication equipment; optical pulse generation; optical pulse shaping; Gilbert cells; MMIC adaptive transversal filtering; adaptive transversal filter; high-speed lightwave systems; modified duobinary signal; negative tap weights; optical pulse generation; optical pulse shaping; passband control; positive tap weights; Adaptive filters; Delay lines; Equalizers; Filtering; Gain control; MMICs; Nonlinear distortion; Pulse shaping methods; Shape control; Transversal filters;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
