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
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