Title :
Experimental comparison of DPSK and OOK modulation formats over slope-matched fiber spans
Author :
Cai, J.-X. ; Nissov, M. ; Foursa, D.G. ; Davidson, C.R. ; Liu, L. ; Cai, Y. ; Pilipetskii, A.N. ; Patterson, W.W. ; Domagala, C. ; Li, H. ; Bergano, Neal S.
Author_Institution :
Tyco Telecommun., Eatontown, NJ, USA
Abstract :
The DPSK and OOK (on-off keying) modulation formats were compared experimentally over transoceanic distances with slope-matched fiber spans. Our results show a 2-3 dB DPSK benefit exists for a wide range of channel powers and transmission distances.
Keywords :
amplitude shift keying; differential phase shift keying; marine communication; optical fibre communication; DPSK modulation formats; channel powers; on-off keying modulation formats; slope-matched fiber spans; transoceanic distances;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2004. OFC 2004
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-772-5
