A novel all-optical label swapping based on RZ-DQPSK/IRZ-ASK combined modulation format

A novel all-optical label swapping based on optical return zero (RZ) differential quadrature phase shifted keying/inverse return zero amplitude shifted keying (RZ-DQPSK/IRZ-ASK) combined modulation format scheme is investigated and analyzed theoretically. Internet protocol (IP) packets can be efficiently labeled and processed using this proposed scheme. Numerical simulation is taken to demonstrate the transmission characteristic of the all-optical label swapping based on RZ-DQPSK/IRZ-ASK modulation format. The transmission performance can be affected by the duty cycle of the IRZ pulse, the IRZ-ASK label extinction ratio, the dispersion compensation ratio, received optical power and the coupling coefficient of the coupler. Results show that the IRZ-ASK label extinction ratio is almost infinite and preferable performance is obtained. The proposed scheme is a practical solution to meet the data rate and cost-efficient of the optical links simultaneously in tomorrow's all-optical label swapping.     

Improved optical coding method for orthogonal ASK/DPSK modulation format

Orthogonal ASK/DPSK labeling, which encodes label information on optical carriers in a modulation format, is regarded as a competing scheme to subcarrier multiplexed optical labeling. However, the inherent cross-talk limits the extinction ratio (ER) of the payload and label sensitivity. In this paper, two optical coding methods-Manchester coding and 8B10B coding-which can remarkably improve the system quality to obtain acceptable ER are discussed. A novel optical packet encoding methodmark-insertion coding-is demonstrated to significantly reduce cross-talk between the amplitude shift keying ASK) payload and the differential phase shift keying (DPSK) label through spectrum shaping. The performance of mark-insertion coding depends on the number of inserted 'marks'. Finally, the transmission over a 40 km single mode fiber (SMF) is compared with optical label swapping for a. 40 Gbit/s ASK payload and 2.5 Gbit/s DPSK label under these coding schemes. The experimental result is consistent with the theoretical analysis.     

FSK Modulation Scheme for High-Speed Optical Transmission

In this paper,we describe the generation,detection,and performance of frequency-shift keying (FSK) for high-speed optical transmission and label switching.A non-return-to-zero (NRZ) FSK signal is generated by using two continuous-wave (CW) lasers,one Mach-Zehnder modulator (MZM),and one Mach-Zehnder delay interferometer (MZDI).An RZ-FSK signal is generated by cascading a dual-arm MZM,which is driven by a sinusoidal voltage at half the bit rate.Demodulation can be achieved on 1 bit rate through one MZDI or an array waveguide grating (AWG) demultiplexer with balanced detection.We perform numerical simulation on two types of frequency modulation schemes using MZM or PM,and we determine the effect of frequency tone spacing (FTS) on the generated FSK signal.In the proposed scheme,a novel frequency modulation format has transmission advantages compared with traditional modulation formats such as RZ and differential phase-shift keying (DPSK),under varying dispersion management.The performance of an RZ-FSK signal in a 4 × 40 Gb/s WDM transmission system is discussed.We experiment on transparent wavelength conversion based on four-wave mixing (FWM) in a semiconductor optical amplifier (SOA) and in a highly nonlinear dispersion shifted fiber (HNDSF) for a 40 Gb/s RZ-FSK signal.The feasibility of all-optical signal processing of a high-speed RZ-FSK signal is confirmed.We also determine the receiver power penalty for the RZ-FSK signal after a 100 km standard single-mode fiber (SMF) transmission link with matching dispersion compensating fiber (DCF),under the post-compensation management scheme.Because the frequency modulation format is orthogonal to intensity modulation and vector modulation (polarization shift keying),it can be used in the context of the combined modulation format to decrease the data rate or enhance the symbol rate.It can also be used in orthogonal label-switching as the modulation format for the payload or the label.As an example,we propose a simple orthogonal optical label switching technique based on 40 Gb/s FSK payload and 2.5 Gb/s intensity modulated (IM) label.     

改进型双二进制归零码信号在标记交换系统中的新应用

提出以改进型双二进制归零码(MD-RZ)信号作为标记,分别采用差分相移键控非归零码(NRZ-DPSK)信号和差分正交相移键控非归零码(NRZ-DQPSK)信号作为载荷进行正交调制的新方案.然后提出了一种从标记信号中提取和恢复时钟的简单方案.比较了背对背系统中2.5 Gbit/s的MD-RZ标记叠加到10 Gbit/s的NRZ-DPSK载荷和20 Gbit/s的NRZ-DQPSK载荷上的频谱特性,证明了MD-RZ标记占空比越大,光分组信号的频带利用率越高.采用传统的二进制强度调制-直接检测(IM-DD)系统的接收机检测得到了背对背系统中不同占空比的2.5 Gbit/s MD-RZ标记的眼图.结果表明,若采用色散补偿技术,两种光分组信号中的MD-RZ标记能够在长距离传输时克服接收端眼图的失真;当入纤功率值高于18 dBm时,占空比取值越大,MD-RZ标记的眼开度代价具有越高的传输鲁棒性.     

Optimization of Key Parameters in 622-Mb/s Amplitude Shift Keying Labeled 40-Gb/s Return to Zero Differential Phase Shift Keying Optical Switching Network

Optimized are the label extinction ratio and dispersion compensation of an optical label switching transmission system, which employs 40-Gb/s return to zero differential phase shift keying（RZ-DPSK） payload labeled with 622-Mb/s amplitude shift keying（ASK） control data. In our scheme, the receiver sensitivities of payload and label achieves -27.8 dBm and -33.5 dBm, respectively. After transmitted over 40 km, 60 km and 80 km single mode fiber（SMF）（with dispersion compensation） respectively, the payload can be recovered with no power penalty, while the label can be recovered with less than 2 dB penalty.     

Tunable modulation format conversion based on spectral line-by-line pulse shaper for all-optical signal processing

A tunable modulation format converter based on spectral line-by-line pulse shaper is proposed to realize different format conversions. The pulse shaper works as a format converter by setting its frequency response equivalent to the transform function between two formats. The working principles show that the format converter is suitable for different formats by adjusting its frequency response. Examples of format conversion from return to zero differential phase-shift keying （RZ-DPSK） to on-off keying （OOK） with different data packets and from return to zero （RZ） to non-return to zero （NRZ） are given. The results show that the format converter is not only suitable for different formats but also for random data packets.     

Simulation for all-optical format conversion from NRZ-DPSK to RZ-DPSK

We propose and simulate a simple scheme of all-optical format conversion from non-retum-to-zero differential phase-shift keying (NRZ-DPSK) to return-tozero differential phase-shift keying (RZ-DPSK) by using phase modulators and detuning filters.The operation principle is theoretically analyzed and simulated by exploiting spectra,temporal waveform and eye diagram with commerical optical design software VPI Transmission Maker 8.5.The use of electrical clock recovery and linear phase modulation in the conversion scheme may be potiental in practise use.     

10Gb/s和40Gb/s RZ-DPSK电预失真系统中非线性效应的研究

通过仿真研究了10和40Gb/s RZ-DPSK电预失真(EPD)系统中的自相位调制(SPM)和交叉相位调制(XPM)等非线性效应。EPD系统中的非线性效应比光色散补偿(ODC)中的大,但在不同比特率下非线性效应不同。对800km标准单模光纤(SSMF)传输的仿真的结果表明:单信道传输时受到SPM影响,比特率为10Gb/s的EPD系统的非线性阈值比ODC系统的小6dBm以上,而当比特率为40Gb/s时的EPD系统非线性阈值只比ODC系统小2dBm。波分复用(WDM)系统中受到SPM和XPM的影响,比特率为10Gb/s的EPD系统的非线性阈值比ODC系统的小6dBm,而比特率为40Gb/s时的EPD系统非线性阈值比ODC系统的小2dBm。研究结果表明,当比特率升高时,EPD系统的非线性效应减弱。     

一种基于D8PSK／ASK正交调制的新型光标记方案研究

深入研究了差分八相移键控（I）8PSK）j幅移键控（AsK）正交调制格式的机理,提出了一种基于D8PsKjASK正交调制的新型光标记方案,利用D8PSK作为载荷的调制方式,ASK作为标记的调制方式,仿真实现了载荷120Gb／s、标记10Gb／s的传输速率。分析了信号的消光比（ER）对误码率（BER）的影响,仿真结果表明...     

基于MZM的RZ/CSRZ-DQPSK信号产生的新方法

差分相移键控(DPSK)和差分正交相移键控(DQPSK)对光纤非线性具有很高的容忍度,且灵敏度高,在高速、高频谱效率系统中具有优越性。提出了一种基于双驱动马赫-曾德尔调制器(MZM)的差分正交相移键控归零码(RZ-DQPSK)和差分正交相移键控载波抑制归零码(CSRZ-DQPSK)信号产生的新方法。利用一个双驱动MZM实现DQPSK调制,另一个MZM实现波形切割,生成RZ/CSRZ-DQPSK信号。给出了详细的理论推导过程。该方法简化了高速RZ/CSRZ-DQPSK光信号的产生过程,减少了调制器个数。仿真结果表明,CSRZ-DQPSK信号载波频率分量被抑制,具有比RZ-DQPSK信号更紧凑的频谱结构,采用平衡相干检测接收方法接收到的信号有清晰的眼图。     

A novel orthogonal modulation format of D8PSK/ASK with differential bi-phase encoding and its application in a label switching optical network

The principle of a novel orthogonal modulation format of differential 8-level phase-shift keying amplitude-shift keying (D8PSK/ASK) with differential bi-phase encoding (DBC) is introduced. Based on it, an optical labeling scheme, in which the payload is 100 Gbit/s D8PSK signal and the label is 10 Gbit/s DBC-ASK signal, is proposed and simulated. The results are compared with other current schemes, and the effects of transmission range, modulation extinction ratio (ER) and received power on system performance are analyzed, respectively. The results show that the spectrum efficiency and bit error rate (BER) are improved greatly, and when the modulation ER is increased to 11 dB, the balanced performance between the payload and label is achieved.     

Dynamic RWA with FWM-induced crosstalk awareness and modulation format conversion in wavelength-routed optical networks

The constraint of signal transmission quality and network resources utilization in transparent optical networks are herein addressed through a representative cost function based upon an impairment-constraint-base routing (ICBR) approach, taking into account link capacity utilization and the nonlinear physical effect, in the primary instance due to Four-Wave Mixing (FWM)-induced crosstalk. The FWM effect is considered one of the most severe physical impairments for the future photonic networks since the accumulation of FWM crosstalk may cause a fatal degradation in the teletraffic network performance. This paper presents an added functionality to the network model design based on all-optical modulation format conversion from conventional on-off keying (OOK) to quadrature phase-shift keying (QPSK) sending more data within the same bandwidth while minimizing the blocking probability. The joint effect of physical impairment (i.e., FWM-induced crosstalk) awareness and two different modulation formats is considered through numerical simulations. The proposed scheme is expected to realize an all-optical transparent interconnection between networks that employ diverse modulation formats. Results show that the proposed FWM-aware Routing and Wavelength Assignment (RWA) algorithm leads to a more realistic system performance while giving a significant improvement on the network performance.     

All-Optical Format Conversions Using Periodically Poled Lithium Niobate Waveguides

We investigate all-optical format conversions by using cascaded second-order nonlinearities in periodically poled lithium niobate (PPLN) waveguides. Analytical solutions under non-depletion approximation with clear physical insights are derived, showing operation principles of various PPLN-based format conversions. We propose and theoretically demonstrate all-optical 40 Gb/s nonreturn-to-zero (NRZ) to carrier-suppressed return-to-zero (CSRZ), nonreturn-to-zero differential phase-shift keying (NRZ-DPSK) to return-to-zero differential phase-shift keying (RZ-DPSK), and NRZ-DPSK to carrier-suppressed return-to-zero differential phase-shift keying (CSRZ-DPSK) format conversions based on cascaded sum- and difference-frequency generation (cSFG/DFG). Tunable all-optical 20 Gb/s NRZ to return-to-zero (RZ) format conversion based on cascaded second-harmonic generation and difference-frequency generation (cSHG/DFG) is successfully confirmed in the experiment by setting NRZ signal at SHG quasi-phase matching (QPM) wavelength. Moreover, we experimentally report for the first time, PPLN-based all-optical 40 Gb/s NRZ-to-CSRZ, NRZ-to-RZ, and NRZ-DPSK-to-RZ-DPSK format conversions.      

多跳相干探测光谱幅度码标记交换系统传输特性分析

提出了一种基于标记栈技术的两跳相干探测光谱幅度码(SAC)标记交换系统.利用仿真软件,搭建了包含两个转发节点、两个156 Mb/s光谱幅度码标记、与40 Gb/s差分正交相移键控(DQPSK)净荷的光标记交换系统.利用接收光功率与光信噪比(OSNR)分析系统传输性能,并得到结论:经两个节点传输后,标记与净荷产生的功率代价与OSNR代价均未超过3 dB.     

STOLAS: switching technologies for optically labeled signals

GMPLS-based labeled optical burst switching (LOBS) networks are being considered as the next-generation optical Internet. GMPLS includes wavelength switching next to label and fiber (space) switching. We present a new concept of optically labeling bursts of packets suitable for LOBS networks supported by GMPLS. It is based on angle modulation, which enables control information to modulate the phase or frequency of the optical carrier, while payload data are transmitted via intensity modulation (IM). In particular, the optical label is orthogonally modulated, with respect to the payload, using either frequency shift keying or differential phase shift keying. We present a performance analysis of the modulation schemes by means of simulations where the influence of the payload IM extinction ratio and laser linewidth are investigated. In addition, the transmission performance of an IM/FSK combined modulated signal is experimentally validated at 10 Gb/s, demonstrating at the same time an FSK label swapping operation. Finally, a suitable optical label-controlled switch design is proposed that takes advantage of these novel labeling techniques, and efficiently combines widely tunable, fast switching lasers and SOA-MZI wavelength converters with an arrayed waveguide grating router.     

ASK／FSK光标记交换系统中的OBPF谱均衡法

基于幅移键控／频移键控（ASK／FSK）正交调制光标记交换（0LS）系统工作原理,提出了一种利用光带通滤波器（OBPF）对FSK标记进行谱均衡的方法,从而有效改善ASK净荷接收灵敏度。利用仿真,对40Gb／sASK／FSK正交调制OLS系统,在使用3种不同类型OBPF进行谱均衡时的传输性能进行了验证与比较分析。结果表明...     

Joint Effect of MLSE and Receiver Filters Optimization on Dispersion Robustness of IMDD, DPSK, DQPSK, and Duobinary Modulation

We analyze the effectiveness of a 32-state maximum-likelihood sequence-estimation (MLSE) receiver on chromatic dispersion robustness of optical transmission based on several binary modulation formats: intensity modulation direct detection, differential phase-shift keying, and duobinary line coding. Multilevel differential quadrature phase-shift keying modulation is also analyzed using a four-state 2-bit/symbol joint MLSE processor. For all modulation formats, receiver filters are optimized together with the use of the MLSE technique.     

Optical subcarrier labeling transparent to the payload format using carrier suppression technique

In this letter, we propose an optical subcarrier labeling technique that guarantees the transparency to the payload modulation format based on carrier suppression of the payload. We experimentally demonstrate transparent wavelength conversion based on four-wave mixing in a highly nonlinear fiber and subcarrier label insertion for a 10-Gb/s differential phase-shift keying payload and a 155-Mb/s amplitude shift keying subcarrier label with an overall penalty of 1.8 dB for the payload and 1.7 dB for the label.     

Investigation of Dispersion Compensation in 2.5 Gbit/s OOK Label and 40 Gbit/s RZ-DPSK Payload Optical Label Switching System Based on Optical Carrier Suppression and Separation

Three dispersion compensation schemes of an optical label switching transmission system were investigated, which employs 40 Ghit/s return zero differential phase-shift keying(RZ-DPSK) payload labeled with 2.5 Gbit/s on-off keying(OOK) signal based on the optical carrier suppression and separation(OCSS) technique. In the system, proposed are the receiver sensitivity of payload and label, achieving -32.4 dBm and -38. 5 dBm, respectively. Using the optimal dispersion compensation scheme, after transmitted over 160 km and 320 km SMF respectively, the label can be recovered without power penalty, while the payload can be recovered with less than 2 dB and 5 dB penalty, respectively.     

Optical Phase Add–Drop for Format Conversion Between DQPSK and DPSK and its Application in Optical Label Switching Systems

We propose and experimentally demonstrate an optical phase “add–drop” scheme to enable the format conversion between a 20-Gb/s differential quadrature phase-shift keying (DQPSK) and 10-Gb/s differential phase-shift keying. Meanwhile, the incoming DQPSK could be directly forwarded to another wavelength through the proposed optical phase “drop” scheme, which is implemented by four-wave-mixing effect in highly nonlinear fiber. By orthogonally encoding the label and payload of the optical packet on the in-phase ( $I$) and quadrature ( $ Q $) components of DQPSK, the proposed scheme could be applied in the optical label switching networks. The label erasing and rewriting of optical packets can be achieved through the proposed optical phase “drop” and “add” schemes, respectively.