Coherent OCDMA system using DPSK data format with balanced detection

In this letter, the application of differential phase-shift keying data format in coherent optical code-division multiple-access (DPSK-OCDMA) has been proposed and investigated theoretically and experimentally to combat noise in the OCDMA system. The DPSK-OCDMA can also ease the receiver's threshold level setting and enhance the system confidentiality.