Title :
Photonic spectral encoder/decoder using an arrayed-waveguide grating for coherent optical code division multiplexing
Author :
Tsuda, H. ; Takemouchi, H. ; Ishii, T. ; Okamamoto, K. ; Goh, T. ; Sato, K. ; Hirono, A. ; Kutrokawa, T. ; Amoto, C.
Author_Institution :
NTT Photonics Lab., Kanagawa, Japan
Abstract :
Error-free spectral encoding, 40-km transmission and decoding of 10 Gbit/s, 810 fs, return-to-zero signals are successfully demonstrated using a photonic spectral encoder and decoder pair that uses high resolution arrayed-waveguide gratings and phase filters.
Keywords :
codecs; demultiplexing equipment; diffraction gratings; integrated optics; multiplexing equipment; optical waveguides; photonic switching systems; spatial filters; wavelength division multiplexing; 10 Gbit/s; 40 km; arrayed-waveguide grating; coherent optical code division multiplexing; decoding; error-free spectral encoding; high resolution gratings; photonic spectral encoder/decoder; return-to-zero signals; spatial phase filters; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Decoding; Encoding; Frequency; Laboratories; Optical arrays; Optical filters; Optical signal processing; Photonics; Pulse modulation;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 1999, and the International Conference on Integrated Optics and Optical Fiber Communication. OFC/IOOC '99. Technical Digest
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-582-X
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.1999.766065
