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Bandwidth measurement of multimode fibers using system level bit error rate testing.

Xin Chen1, Jason Hurley, Ming-Jun Li

  • 1Science and Technology Division, Corning Incorporated, Corning, NY 14831, USA. Chenx2@corning.com

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We introduce a new method to measure multimode fiber bandwidth using bit error rate (BER) and power penalty. This technique accurately determines fiber bandwidth by correlating system performance with bandwidth limitations.

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Area of Science:

  • Optical communications
  • Fiber optics engineering

Background:

  • Accurate bandwidth measurement is crucial for high-speed optical networks.
  • Existing methods for multimode fiber bandwidth assessment have limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and demonstrate a novel bandwidth measurement method for multimode fibers.
  • To establish the relationship between system performance and bandwidth limitations.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing bit error rate (BER) and power penalty measurements.
  • Employing well-characterized electrical filters for system calibration.
  • Comparing results with established bandwidth measurement techniques.

Main Results:

  • Successfully demonstrated a novel BER-based bandwidth measurement method.

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  • Established a clear correlation between system performance metrics and fiber bandwidth.
  • Achieved comparable and reliable bandwidth measurements for multimode fibers.

    • Conclusions:

    • The proposed BER-based method offers a viable alternative for multimode fiber bandwidth assessment.
    • This technique provides valuable insights into the impact of bandwidth limitations on system performance.
    • The method's benefits, including accuracy and practicality, are discussed.