Electronic signal processing in optical communications

Seb J. Savory

doi:10.1117/12.806530

11 November 2008 Electronic signal processing in optical communications

Seb J. Savory

Proceedings Volume 7136, Optical Transmission, Switching, and Subsystems VI; 71362C (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.806530
Event: Asia-Pacific Optical Communications, 2008, Hangzhou, China

Abstract

Optical communications is undergoing a digital revolution, as digital signal processing (DSP) emerges as a practical solution for robust long-haul transmission. In contrast to previous systems, in which optical dispersion compensation was considered a necessity, recently uncompensated long-haul transmission has been demonstrated using DSP at the transmitter, receiver, or a combination of the two. We review the historic developments of electronic signal processing as applied to optical communications before focusing the latest developments, namely digital coherent systems. We then discuss the salient features of the electronic signal processing schemes currently under investigation before discussing the challenges and opportunities offered by electronic signal processing.

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Seb J. Savory "Electronic signal processing in optical communications", Proc. SPIE 7136, Optical Transmission, Switching, and Subsystems VI, 71362C (11 November 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.806530

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