Title :
Efficient BER estimation for Radio-over-Fiber systems
Author :
Sil, Ghislain Mouil ; Louchet, Hadrien ; Richter, André
Author_Institution :
ITU-VPI Syst., Berlin
Abstract :
We present a novel BER estimation method for sub-carrier multiplexed signals using QAM modulation that accounts for noise and intermodulation distortions. It is of particular interest for the design and optimization of radio-over-fiber systems.
Keywords :
error statistics; multiplexing; optical modulation; quadrature amplitude modulation; radio-over-fibre; BER estimation; QAM modulation; intermodulation distortions; noise distortions; radio-over-fiber systems; subcarrier multiplexed signals; Additive white noise; Bit error rate; Constellation diagram; Gaussian noise; Intermodulation distortion; Nonlinear distortion; Optical modulation; Optical noise; Optical receivers; Quadrature amplitude modulation;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2007. OFC/NFOEC 2007. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-831-4
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2007.4348379
