Abstract
A simple square or hexagonal 16-QAM generation technique using a commercially available dual drive IQ modulator driven by 4 binary signals is proposed. Square or hexagonal polarization multiplexed (PM) 16-QAM signals at 25Gbaud/s are experimentally demonstrated.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC/NFOEC), 2012 and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference |
Pages | 1-3 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Publication status | Published - 5 Mar 2012 |