Performance improvement in high capacity, ultra-long distance, WDM systems using forward error correction codes

Howard Kidorf, Nanda Ramanujam, Imran Hayee, Morten Nissov, Jin Xing Cai, Bo Pedersen, Andrej Puc, Curtis Rivers

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Abstract

In this paper we present a performance study of a forward error correction (FEC) code using theoretical models, Monte-Carlo computer simulations, and a long-haul WDM transmission experiment. With a 14% redundancy code, the Q-factor was increased by 6.2 dB for both linear and non-linear impairments.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationOptical Fiber Communication Conference, OFC 2000
PublisherOptica Publishing Group (formerly OSA)
ISBN (Electronic)1557526303
StatePublished - 2000
Externally publishedYes
EventOptical Fiber Communication Conference, OFC 2000 - Baltimore, United States
Duration: Mar 7 2000 → …

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceOptical Fiber Communication Conference, OFC 2000
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore
Period3/7/00 → …

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© 2000 OSA/OFC 2000

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