Title :
20 Gbit/s soliton transmission over transoceanic distances with a 105 km amplifier span
Author :
Aubin, G. ; Jeanney, E. ; Montalant, T. ; Moulu, J. ; Pirio, F. ; Thomine, J.B. ; Devaux, F.
Author_Institution :
France Telecom, CNET, Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
fDate :
6/22/1995 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
20 Gbit/s soliton transmission over large distances (150000 km) is demonstrated in a recirculating loop with a record amplifier span of 105 km. For the first time, an electroabsorption modulator is used to provide the necessary in-line modulation control
Keywords :
electro-optical modulation; electroabsorption; optical cables; optical fibre communication; optical solitons; submarine cables; 105 km; 150000 km; 20 Gbit/s; amplifier span; electroabsorption modulator; in-line modulation control; large distances; recirculating loop; soliton transmission; transoceanic distances;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19950755
