Jian Cui , Yu Deng , Zhuo Liu , Bin Hao , Chao Wu , Leimin Zhang , Ting Zhang , Yuxiao Wang , Bin Wu , Chengxing Zhang , Jiabin Wang , Baoluo Yan , Li Zhang , Yong Chen , Xuechuan Chen , Hu Shi , Lei Shen , Lei Zhang , Jie Luo , Yan Sun , Ninglun Gu
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Abstract
Space-division multiplexed (SDM) transmission technique using uncoupled multi-core fibers (MCF) is considered a promising candidate for next-generation ultra-high-speed optical transport networks (OTN) due to its huge capacity potential and compatibility with existing OTN transceivers. In this paper, we demonstrate the first real-time 256 Tb/s and 448 Tb/s field trial over deployed 4-core and 7-core MCF cable using commercial 130-Gbaud probability constellation shaping 16-array quadrature amplitude modulation (PCS-16QAM) 800 Gb/s OTN transceivers with 80 wavelength channels. The 4-core and 7-core SDM transmission systems still reserve more than 4.6-dB and 3.7-dB OSNR margins respectively after 2 × 70.76-km transmission thanks to the high-baud-rate coherent modules and the low-crosstalk MCF cable. The 4-core and 7-core fibers inside the fiber cable are both utilize standard 245-μm coating, and the cabling processing has little effect on the characteristics of MCFs. This field trial demonstrates the capacity potential and implementation feasibility of uncoupled MCF in next-generation ultra-high-speed coherent optical transmission networks.
期刊介绍:
Innovations in optical fiber technology are revolutionizing world communications. Newly developed fiber amplifiers allow for direct transmission of high-speed signals over transcontinental distances without the need for electronic regeneration. Optical fibers find new applications in data processing. The impact of fiber materials, devices, and systems on communications in the coming decades will create an abundance of primary literature and the need for up-to-date reviews.
Optical Fiber Technology: Materials, Devices, and Systems is a new cutting-edge journal designed to fill a need in this rapidly evolving field for speedy publication of regular length papers. Both theoretical and experimental papers on fiber materials, devices, and system performance evaluation and measurements are eligible, with emphasis on practical applications.