Title :
Simple method to find the optimum operating point of an integrated laser modulator for propagation over a standard dispersive fibre
Author :
Penninckx, D. ; Artigaud, S. ; Provost, J.G. ; Ducellier, T. ; Lesterlin, D.
Author_Institution :
Alcatel Corp. Res. Centre, Alcatel Alsthom Recherche, Marcoussis, France
Abstract :
A simple and reliable experimentally confirmed way is given to find the optimum operating point and thus the highest achievable distance with an integrated laser electro-absorption modulator. The optimisation point variation versus the span length is also shown.
Keywords :
electro-optical modulation; electroabsorption; integrated optics; optical fibre communication; optical fibre dispersion; optical transmitters; 10 Gbit/s; electro-absorption modulator; highest achievable distance; integrated laser modulator; optimisation point; optimum operating point; propagation; span length; standard dispersive fibre;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication, 1996. ECOC '96. 22nd European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Oslo, Norway
Print_ISBN :
82-423-0418-1
