DocumentCode
1368867
Title
Noise translation characteristics in OE/EO conversion with a Mach-Zehnder modulator
Author
Inoue, Kyo
Author_Institution
NTT Labs., Kanagawa, Japan
Volume
8
Issue
10
fYear
1996
Firstpage
1322
Lastpage
1324
Abstract
Noise translation properties in OE/EO conversion using a LiNbO/sub 3/ Mach-Zehnder (MZ) modulator are described. Due to the sinusoidal modulation characteristic of a MZ modulator, signal fluctuation is suppressed through the conversion process. Experiments demonstrate that allowable optical SN is improved by 8.2 dB with the conversion. The operation conditions under which the converter works effectively are also examined.
Keywords
electro-optical modulation; fluctuations; lithium compounds; optical communication equipment; optical noise; LiNbO/sub 3/; LiNbO/sub 3/ Mach-Zehnder modulator; Mach-Zehnder modulator; OE/EO conversion; allowable optical SN; conversion process; noise translation characteristics; noise translation properties; operation conditions; signal fluctuation suppression; sinusoidal modulation characteristic; Electrooptic modulators; Optical amplifiers; Optical attenuators; Optical modulation; Optical noise; Optical receivers; Optical sensors; Repeaters; Stimulated emission; Voltage;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1041-1135
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/68.536642
Filename
536642
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