Linearisation Method of DML-Based Transmitters for Optical Communications Part I: Theory and Simulation Studies
The performance of directly-modulated lasers (DMLs) is severely impaired by nonlinear behaviour when operating at high symbol rates. We propose a new linearization method for DML-based transmitters which can significantly reduce nonlinearity. This method, named the Stretched A (StrA) method, relies...
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ftunivcam:oai:www.repository.cam.ac.uk:1810/325185 2024-01-14T10:06:27+01:00 Linearisation Method of DML-Based Transmitters for Optical Communications Part I: Theory and Simulation Studies Bamiedakis, N Cunningham, D Penty, R 2021 application/pdf https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/handle/1810/325185 https://doi.org/10.17863/CAM.72639 eng eng Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/jlt.2021.3093517 Journal of Lightwave Technology https://doi.org/10.17863/CAM.72573 https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/handle/1810/325185 doi:10.17863/CAM.72639 All rights reserved Optical transmitters Optical fiber communication Optical distortion Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers Optical modulation Nonlinear optics Adaptive optics Directly-modulated lasers linearisation method non linearity optical links Article 2021 ftunivcam https://doi.org/10.17863/CAM.7263910.17863/CAM.72573 2023-12-21T23:29:57Z The performance of directly-modulated lasers (DMLs) is severely impaired by nonlinear behaviour when operating at high symbol rates. We propose a new linearization method for DML-based transmitters which can significantly reduce nonlinearity. This method, named the Stretched A (StrA) method, relies on the generation of an approximation to the ideal modulating current that generates a linear optical output waveform. In Part I of this work, the theoretical framework of the proposed method is presented and detailed simulation studies illustrate its implementation and demonstrate the benefits it offers. Although the method is applicable to any type of DML, the simulation studies presented herein focus on optical links based on vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) as these comprise the vast majority of short-reach optical links. Part II of this work presents the proof-of-principle experimental demonstration of this new linearization method and discusses its possible implementations using either analog or digital electronics. Article in Journal/Newspaper DML Apollo - University of Cambridge Repository |
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Optical transmitters Optical fiber communication Optical distortion Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers Optical modulation Nonlinear optics Adaptive optics Directly-modulated lasers linearisation method non linearity optical links |
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The performance of directly-modulated lasers (DMLs) is severely impaired by nonlinear behaviour when operating at high symbol rates. We propose a new linearization method for DML-based transmitters which can significantly reduce nonlinearity. This method, named the Stretched A (StrA) method, relies on the generation of an approximation to the ideal modulating current that generates a linear optical output waveform. In Part I of this work, the theoretical framework of the proposed method is presented and detailed simulation studies illustrate its implementation and demonstrate the benefits it offers. Although the method is applicable to any type of DML, the simulation studies presented herein focus on optical links based on vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) as these comprise the vast majority of short-reach optical links. Part II of this work presents the proof-of-principle experimental demonstration of this new linearization method and discusses its possible implementations using either analog or digital electronics. |
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Linearisation Method of DML-Based Transmitters for Optical Communications Part I: Theory and Simulation Studies |
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Linearisation Method of DML-Based Transmitters for Optical Communications Part I: Theory and Simulation Studies |
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Linearisation Method of DML-Based Transmitters for Optical Communications Part I: Theory and Simulation Studies |
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Linearisation Method of DML-Based Transmitters for Optical Communications Part I: Theory and Simulation Studies |
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Linearisation Method of DML-Based Transmitters for Optical Communications Part I: Theory and Simulation Studies |
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linearisation method of dml-based transmitters for optical communications part i: theory and simulation studies |
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