Recommendation G.957 (06/99)
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There is currently no agreed reliable method for estimating the dispersion penalties arising from laser
chirp and finite side-mode suppression ratio for SLM lasers. Because of this, SLM laser linewidths
and maximum fibre dispersion values for the L-4.2, S-16.1, S-16.2, L-16.1, L-16.2 and L-16.3
applications are under study.
Until this study is complete, transverse compatibility for these systems
cannot be guaranteed.
Present indications are that spectral width definitions based on time-averaged spectral measurements
can provide necessary, but not sufficient criteria for SLM devices. However, in combination with
additional
tests such as outlined below, such criteria could prove adequate.
A possible need to specify dynamic laser characteristics more accurately is being recognized,
particularly for long-haul systems. This includes associated measurement methods. One possible
method is a fibre transmission test. Its configuration consists of a transmitter under test, test fibres
with maximum dispersion specified for the
maximum system length, and a reference receiver. The
dynamic characteristics of the transmitter can then be evaluated using a bit error rate measurement.
The above method could also be adapted for the purposes of laser acceptance testing. Thus, the laser
would be evaluated by incorporation into the transmitter of an emulated transmission system. Lasers
having acceptable spectral characteristics would be identified on the basis of satisfactory error
performance of the emulated system. Any such arrangement, intended for use by laser manufacturers,
would need to be made available in a form capable of periodic calibration and, if necessary,
repair by
a supplier of test equipment. These and alternative methods for characterizing laser dynamic
performance are for further study.
For SDH networks utilizing optical amplifiers, a transmitter with appropriate spectral characteristics
is necessary to achieve target distances exceeding those defined for long-haul applications.
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