Abstract
A new generation of combined ADC-DSP scheme is proposed. It is based on a novel non-uniform quantization method, optimized for MLSE based receivers. This inclusive optimization enables the use of extremely low-resolution analog-to-digital-converters devices, which form a major bottleneck in high speed optical communications receivers' architecture. Through Monte-simulation it is demonstrated that the proposed method leads to a significant SNR gain over conventional designs, and may provide low cost and low power consumption digital implementation solution for datacenter interconnects.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5346-5354 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Optics Express |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 7 Mar 2016 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics