20 Gbit/s soliton transmission over transoceanicdistanceswith a 105 km amplifier span

Guy Aubin, E. Jeanney, T. Montalant, J. Moulu, F. Pirio, J.-B. Thomine, F. Devaux

Electronics Letters · 1995 · 33 citations · 16 references

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Abstract

20 Gbit/s soliton transmission over large distances (150 000 km) is demonstrated in a recirculating loop with a record amplifier span of 105 km. For the first time, an electroabsorption modulator is used to provide the necessary in-line modulation control.

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