• DocumentCode
    3523604
  • Title

    Automated Performance Equalization in WDM Networks with inline Optical Add Drop Multiplexers

  • Author

    Ciaramella, E. ; Brugioni, S. ; Matarazzo, E. ; Cavaliere, Fabio ; Giorgi, L.

  • Author_Institution
    Photonic Networks Nat´l Lab., Pisa, Italy
  • fYear
    2008
  • fDate
    24-28 Feb. 2008
  • Firstpage
    1
  • Lastpage
    6
  • Abstract
    We propose and demonstrate a novel pre-emphasis technique that, knowing pre-FEC BER values, automatically optimizes the performance margins of WDM channels in a line with OADM´s. We successfully tested it using commercial equipment.
  • Keywords
    optical fibre networks; wavelength division multiplexing; WDM channels; WDM networks; automated performance equalization; inline optical add drop multiplexers; Add-drop multiplexers; Fiber nonlinear optics; Optical add-drop multiplexers; Optical fiber networks; Optical noise; Optical receivers; Optical sensors; Optical transmitters; WDM networks; Wavelength division multiplexing;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Optical Fiber communication/National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2008. OFC/NFOEC 2008. Conference on
  • Conference_Location
    San Diego, CA
  • Print_ISBN
    978-1-55752-856-8
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/OFC.2008.4528322
  • Filename
    4528322