Dual-polarization multi-band OFDM signals for next generation core networks

E. Giacoumidis*, T.S. Le, I.D. Phillips, A.D. Ellis, N.J. Doran

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapter in Book/Published conference outputConference publication

Abstract

Dual-polarization multi-band orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (DP-MB-OFDM) signals are optimized at data rates up to 500 Gb/s in dispersion compensation fiber (DCF)-free long-haul links. We compare different polarization crosstalk compensation techniques and explore the DP-MB-OFDM transmission distance limitations. In addition, the impact of the OFDM subcarrier number and high-level modulation format on the transmission performance are also investigated. Finally, a comparison is made between DP-MB-OFDM and the industrial solution of single-carrier DP quaternary phase-shift keying (DP-QPSK) at 1000 km.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 9th international symposium on Communication Systems, Networks and Digital Signl Processing, CSNDSP 2014
PublisherIEEE
Pages34-39
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)978-1-4799-2581-0
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 31 Dec 2014
Event9th IEEE/IET international symposium on Communication Systems, Networks and Digital Signl Processing - Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom
Duration: 23 Jul 201425 Jul 2014

Symposium

Symposium9th IEEE/IET international symposium on Communication Systems, Networks and Digital Signl Processing
Abbreviated titleCSNDSP 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityManchester
Period23/07/1425/07/14

Keywords

  • core networks
  • Optical OFDM
  • QAM
  • QPSK

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