Abstract:
Neural networks (NNs) are widely employed as effective equalizers in intensity-modulated direct-detection (IM/DD) links due to their excellent ability in dealing with non...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
Neural networks (NNs) are widely employed as effective equalizers in intensity-modulated direct-detection (IM/DD) links due to their excellent ability in dealing with nonlinear channel impairments. However, the complexity concern impedes the real-time application of NN-based receivers. To address this issue, we propose mixed-precision quantization of recurrent NN (RNN)-based equalizers in a 100-Gb/s 15-km C-band IM/DD system, which saves about 73.3% and 22.4% memory compared with traditional floating-point-based and fixed-precision quantized RNN. A simple and effective neuron clustering approach is proposed to realize mixed-precision quantization of RNN without degrading system performance.
Published in: 2023 Asia Communications and Photonics Conference/2023 International Photonics and Optoelectronics Meetings (ACP/POEM)
Date of Conference: 04-07 November 2023
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 01 January 2024
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