Title :
Error probability of transparent optical networks with optical multiplexers/demultiplexers
Author :
Roudas, I. ; Antoniades, N. ; Otani, T. ; Stern, T.E. ; Wagner, R.E. ; Chowdhury, D.Q.
Author_Institution :
Corning Inc., Somerset, NJ, USA
Abstract :
This letter presents an accurate model for the evaluation of the error probability of transparent multiwavelength optical networks with cascaded optical multiplexers/demultiplexers (MUX/DMUXs). The error probability evaluation takes into account arbitrary pulse shapes, arbitrary optical MUX/DMUX and electronic lowpass filter transfer functions, intersymbol interference, and the accurate (non-Gaussian) noise probability density function at the output of the optically preamplified direct-detection receiver. As an example, the model is used to study the cascadability of arrayed waveguide grating routers in conjunction with nonreturn-to-zero pulses.
Keywords :
demultiplexing equipment; diffraction gratings; error statistics; intersymbol interference; multiplexing equipment; optical arrays; optical fibre networks; optical receivers; optical waveguides; probability; telecommunication network routing; accurate non-Gaussian noise probability density function; arbitrary optical MUX/DMUX; arbitrary pulse shapes; arrayed waveguide grating routers; cascaded optical multiplexers; demultiplexers; electronic lowpass filter transfer functions; error probability; intersymbol interference; nonreturn-to-zero pulses; optical multiplexers; optically preamplified direct-detection receiver; transparent multiwavelength optical networks; transparent optical networks; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Error probability; Multiplexing; Optical fiber networks; Optical filters; Optical noise; Optical pulse shaping; Optical receivers; Optical waveguides; Shape;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
