A Simple Analytical Model for Dense WDM/OOK Systems

Abstract

We derive the closed form expression for the bit error probability of dense WDM systems employing an external OOK modulator. Our model is based upon a close approximation of the optical Fabry-Perot filter in the receiver as a single-pole RC filter for the signals that are bandlimited to a frequency band approximately equal to one sixtieth of the Fabry-Perot filter's free spectral range. Our model can handle bit rates up to 2.5 Gb/s for a free spectral range of 3800 GHz and up to 5 Gb/s when the power penalty is 1 db or less.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA283229

Entities

People

  • Tso-chuan Chou

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bandwidth
  • Channel Spacing
  • Communication Systems
  • Computer Programs
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Fiber-Optic Communications
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • Intersymbol Interference
  • Modulation
  • Modulators
  • Multiple Access
  • Multiplexing
  • Probability
  • Transfer Functions
  • Wavelength Division Multiplexing

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Radio communications and signal processing.