Coding In WDM Systems to Counter Impacts of SRS and Channel Beat Noise

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Abstract

Depletion in power due to Stimulated Raman Scattering (SRS) impairs Wavelength Division Multiplexed (WDM) system performance. This is countered usually by placing optical amplifiers to maintain required Bit Error Rate (BER) performance. Also, impact of crosstalk in N x N WDM systems causes high noise power. In this paper we propose the use of block codes for forward error correction as a possible method for improving the performance of WDM systems in the presence of SRS and crosstalk. Our results show that with 200 users and with error control coding, the detector can effectively receive the required power and attain the desired BER performance in SRS limited WDM systems. Our results also show that the multiplexer crosstalk effectively comes down to -44 dB from -34 dB.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)528-531
Number of pages4
JournalInternational Journal of Microwave and Optical Technology
Volume1
Issue number2-II
Publication statusPublished - 08-2006

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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