Title :
Highly precise bit-phase synchronization technique for an optically controlled time-division demultiplexer
Author :
Uchiyama, K. ; Nashimoto, E. ; Yamabayashi, Y.
Author_Institution :
Network Innovation Labs., NTT, Yokosuka, Japan
Abstract :
We propose a new technique for synchronizing, in terms of bit-phase, control pulses to the incoming signal pulses in optically controlled time-division demultiplexers. We demonstrate one hour stable bit-phase synchronization operation with timing error of under 0.7 ps under.
Keywords :
demultiplexing equipment; errors; jitter; optical communication equipment; optical phase locked loops; synchronization; time division multiplexing; timing; 0.24 ps; 1 h; bit-phase; control pulses; highly precise bit-phase synchronization technique; incoming signal pulses; optically controlled time-division demultiplexer; optically controlled time-division demultiplexers; stable bit-phase synchronization operation; synchronizing; timing error; Fiber nonlinear optics; Nonlinear optics; Optical attenuators; Optical control; Optical fibers; Optical pulse generation; Optical pulses; Optical sensors; Synchronization; Ultrafast optics;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2000
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-630-3
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2000.868598
