Title :
Novel design method for generalized lattice filters
Author :
Agger, S. ; Povlsen, J. ; Leick, L. ; Zauner, D.
Author_Institution :
COM, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark
Abstract :
A new design method for wide-band gain equalizers using cascaded MZI´s is proposed. The method achieves a given accuracy with fewer stages than previously described methods. Furthermore, the method is capable of minimizing PDL.
Keywords :
Mach-Zehnder interferometers; equalisers; gain control; lattice filters; light polarisation; optical design techniques; optical filters; optical losses; PDL minimization; cascaded MZI; generalized lattice filters; optical design method; wide-band gain equalizers; Bit error rate; Crosstalk; Delay; Design methodology; Filters; Laser noise; Laser theory; Lattices; Phase noise; Signal analysis;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications Conference, 2003. OFC 2003
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-746-6
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2003.1248516
