Title :
Error ratio measurements over transoceanic distances using recirculating loop
Author :
Widdowson, T. ; Malyon, D.J.
Author_Institution :
British Telecom Labs., Ipswich, UK
Abstract :
A new measurement technique for obtaining bit error rates on an erbium doped fibre amplified recirculating loop is described. This method also allows eye and pattern waveforms to be obtained, and is used to demonstrate 2.5 Gbit/s PRBS data transmission over transoceanic distances.
Keywords :
fibre lasers; optical communication; optical communication equipment; optical variables measurement; 2.5 Gbit/s; BER measurement; EDFA; Er doped fibre amplifiers; PRBS data transmission; bit error rates; eye patterns; measurement technique; pattern waveforms; recirculating loop; transoceanic distances;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19911361
