Multi-channel non-return-to-zero format to return-to-zero format conversion with duplicate output

Abstract

We demonstrate multi-channel regenerative non-return-to-zero (NRZ) to return-to-zero (RZ) conversions with tunable output pulse-width and single-to-dual function, using a phase modulator and an array waveguide grating (AWG). Transmission and bit error ratio (BER) show a good performance for the converted RZ signal compared with conventional one.