All-optical network interface for bit synchronisation and regeneration

All-optical 100 ps bit synchronisation, format- and wavelength conversion with regenerative capabilities is demonstrated at 10 Gb/s with RZ or NRZ input signals and RZ output signals. Conversion penalties of -1 dB (NRZ-to-RZ) and +1.9 dB (NRZ-to-RZ) are reported.