Title :
Measurement techniques for high-speed WDM experiments
Author :
Cai, Jinxin ; Nissov, M. ; Davidson, Carolyn ; Pilipetskii, A.
Author_Institution :
Tyco Telecommun., Eatontown, NJ, USA
Abstract :
Using the correct measurement techniques for high-speed WDM experiments ensure that lab-results accurately reflect real system performance. In this paper we summarize experimental best practices and review how improper measurement techniques can lead to misleading results.
Keywords :
high-speed optical techniques; laboratory techniques; wavelength division multiplexing; correct measurement techniques; high-speed WDM; lab-results; Bandwidth; Channel spacing; Frequency shift keying; Gratings; Measurement techniques; Monitoring; Optical fiber polarization; Optical filters; Optical waveguides; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications Conference, 2003. OFC 2003
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-746-6
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2003.1248423