Level Optimization of PAM-4 Transmission With Signal-Dependent Noise

A level optimization method for the 4-level pulse-amplitude modulation format is proposed. This optimization method is applicable to signal-dependent noise conditions such as the relative intensity noise and amplified spontaneous noise. The proposed optimization was verified by simulation results an...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Gilad Katz, Eduard Sonkin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IEEE 2019-01-01
Series:IEEE Photonics Journal
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Online Access:https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8579524/