Title :
Demonstration of a programmable PMD source
Author :
Damask, J.N. ; Simer, G.J. ; Rochford, K.B. ; Myers, P.R.
Author_Institution :
Yafo Networks, Hanover, MD, USA
Abstract :
A programmable polarization-mode-dispersion (PMD) source is demonstrated. The PMD source is calibrated and exhibits predictable, repeatable, and programmable performance. Such a source can be used to test for PMD impairments of optical links.
Keywords :
birefringence; delays; infrared spectra; optical fibre communication; optical fibre dispersion; optical fibre polarisation; optical fibre testing; telecommunication standards; PMD impairments; optical fibre communication; programmable PMD source; programmable fibre polarization-mode-dispersion source; Birefringence; Crystals; Instruments; Optical beams; Optical distortion; Optical polarization; Optical receivers; Optical retarders; Stability; Testing;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/LPT.2002.806844
