Optical fiber symbol format conversion system and method
US11811452B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B10/66
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Optical fiber interconnection systems and methods are described. One aspect includes receiving a pulse-amplitude modulated (PAM4) electrical signal at a transmitter for transmission to a receiver. The PAM4 electrical signal is decoded into a pair of non-return-to-zero (NRZ) electrical signals. The pair of NRZ electrical signals is converted into a corresponding pair of NRZ optical signals including a first NRZ optical signal and a second NRZ optical signal. The first NRZ optical signal is transmitted to a receiver over an communication channel. The second NRZ optical signal is transmitted to the receiver over the optical communication channel.
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