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High-capacity bi-directional full-duplex transmission based on fiber-eigenmode multiplexing over a FMF with 2×2 MIMO
Optics Express
|October 7, 2021
Summary
This study demonstrates novel full-duplex bi-directional optical communication systems using dual-vector eigenmodes multiplexing in few-mode fiber. The research achieves high-speed data transmission, showcasing potential for advanced optical interconnects.
Area of Science:
- Optical Communications
- Photonics
- Fiber Optics
Background:
- Full-duplex bi-directional communication is crucial for increasing data transmission capacity.
- Few-mode fiber (FMF) offers potential for higher bandwidth by supporting multiple spatial modes.
- Existing FMF systems face challenges with crosstalk and performance degradation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose and experimentally demonstrate symmetrical and asymmetrical full-duplex bi-directional architectures in FMF.
- To investigate dual-vector eigenmodes multiplexing for enhanced data transmission.
- To mitigate impairments and improve channel isolation in bi-directional FMF systems.
Main Methods:
- Utilized 4 vector modes (VMs) from 2 mode groups (MGs) in a 3 km FMF for same-mode bi-directional transmission.
- Implemented a hetero-modal approach using different VMs at each terminal to mitigate impairments.
- Employed mode-wavelength division multiplexing (MWDM) for increased capacity.
Main Results:
- Achieved 224 Gb/s same-mode bi-directional transmission with crosstalk below -13.8 dB.
- Demonstrated 448 Gb/s bi-directional transmission with channel isolation >19 dB using hetero-modal architecture and 2x2 MIMO.
- Realized a total link capacity of 1.792 Tb/s with 16-QAM signals, BER below FEC threshold.
Conclusions:
- The proposed symmetrical and asymmetrical full-duplex architectures based on dual-vector eigenmodes multiplexing are effective for high-speed bi-directional transmission.
- The hetero-modal approach significantly improves channel isolation and system robustness.
- These advancements hold great potential for future high-speed point-to-point optical interconnects.
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