A technique using artificial neural networks trained with parameters derived from reconstructed eye diagrams for multi-impairment monitoring in a 40-Gbps RZ-OOK system is demonstrated. The proposed monitoring scheme can accurately identify simultaneous impairments without requiring data clock recovery.
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Quantum Electronics Conference & Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO/IQEC/PACIFIC RIM), 2011
Date of Conference: Aug. 28 2011-Sept. 1 2011