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Word-synchronous linear optical sampling of 40 Gb/s QPSK signals

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Author(s)

Tasshi Dennis, Paul A. Williams, Ian R. Coddington, Nathan R. Newbury

Abstract

We demonstrate word-synchronous measurements of QPSK format 40 Gb/s PRBS signals using linear optical sampling with a precision time-base, which allows us to average waveforms and distinguish between signal distortion and noise in eye diagrams.
Proceedings Title
Tech. Dig., Optical Fiber Communication Conf. (OFC)
Conference Dates
March 22-26, 0009
Conference Location
San Diego, CA
Pub Type
Conferences

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Keywords

frequency comb, modulation, optical communications, sampling, waveform metrology
Advanced communications and Electronics

Citation

Dennis, T. , Williams, P. , Coddington, I. and Newbury, N. (2009), Word-synchronous linear optical sampling of 40 Gb/s QPSK signals, Tech. Dig., Optical Fiber Communication Conf. (OFC), San Diego, CA, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=900143 (Accessed October 24, 2025)

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Created March 20, 2009, Updated February 19, 2017
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