Impact of modulation index on homodyne crosstalk in optically switched networks

Authors
Boimovich, E Rubin, S Sadot, D
Citation
E. Boimovich et al., Impact of modulation index on homodyne crosstalk in optically switched networks, FIBER IN OP, 20(3), 2001, pp. 287-293
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Optics & Acoustics
Journal title
FIBER AND INTEGRATED OPTICS
ISSN journal
01468030 → ACNP
Volume
20
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
287 - 293
Database
ISI
SICI code
0146-8030(200105/06)20:3<287:IOMIOH>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
The impact of imperfect modulation depth on crosstalk induced penalty in op tical switched systems is theoretically and experimentally investigated. A nonlinear relationship with a clear "knee" is observed, indicating an optim um modulation index of 8 dB.