End-to-end Optimization of Optical Communication Systems based on Directly Modulated Lasers ...

The use of directly modulated lasers (DMLs) is attractive in low-power, cost-constrained short-reach optical links. However, their limited modulation bandwidth can induce waveform distortion, undermining their data throughput. Traditional distortion mitigation techniques have relied mainly on the se...

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Main Authors: F., Sergio Hernandez, Peucheret, Christophe, Da Ros, Francesco, Zibar, Darko
Format: Text
Language:unknown
Published: arXiv 2024
Subjects:
DML
Online Access:https://dx.doi.org/10.48550/arxiv.2405.09907
https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.09907
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Summary:The use of directly modulated lasers (DMLs) is attractive in low-power, cost-constrained short-reach optical links. However, their limited modulation bandwidth can induce waveform distortion, undermining their data throughput. Traditional distortion mitigation techniques have relied mainly on the separate training of transmitter-side pre-distortion and receiver-side equalization. This approach overlooks the potential gains obtained by simultaneous optimization of transmitter (constellation and pulse shaping) and receiver (equalization and symbol demapping). Moreover, in the context of DML operation, the choice of laser-driving configuration parameters such as the bias current and peak-to-peak modulation current has a significant impact on system performance. We propose a novel end-to-end optimization approach for DML systems, incorporating the learning of bias and peak-to-peak modulation current to the optimization of constellation points, pulse shaping and equalization. The simulation of the DML dynamics is ... : submitted to journal of optical communications and networking (invited) ...