All-optical NRZ-OOK-to-RZ-OOK format conversions with tunable duty cycles using nonlinear polarization rotation of a semiconductor optical amplifier

We experimentally demonstrate an all-optical 10 Gb/s format conversion from non-return-to-zero (NRZ) on-off-keying (OOK) to return-to-zero (RZ)-OOK with tunable duty cycle in the whole C-band using nonlinear polarization rotation (NPR) arising in an semiconductor optical amplifier (SOA). The experimental results show that, by tuning the polarizer at the SOA output, an RZ signal with tunable duty cycle from 33% to 66% could be obtained with an extinction ratio(ER) over 10 dB. In addition, we show that the NRZ-to-RZ conversion with duty cycle of 33-66% can be obtained with less than 1 dB power penalty at the bit error ratio (BER) of 10⁻⁹. The device can facilitate the cross-connection between optical transmission networks employing different modulation formats.     

Multiwavelength NRZ-to-RZ conversion with significant timing-jitter suppression and SNR improvement

We demonstrate a novel, polarization-insensitive scheme for multiwavelength nonreturn-to-zero to return-to-zero format conversion at 10 Gb/s rate with significant timing-jitter suppression and signal-to-noise ratio improvement. The scheme utilizes a self-starting electroabsorption-modulator based optoelectronic oscillator that simultaneously generates a 10 GHz-rate microwave signal and a train of 15 ps-wide optical pulses with 40 fs timing jitter (100–10 MHz range). Under direct optical injection locking of the oscillator with an incoming data stream, we demonstrate the extraction of a high-quality clock that enables in-line format conversion of multiple, synchronized nonreturn-to-zero channels.     

Theoretical study of all-optical RZ to NRZ format conversion based on cascaded nanoporous silicon waveguides

In this paper, we present that the strong free carrier absorption and short carrier lifetime in nanoporous silicon waveguide can perform effectively the return-to-zero (RZ) to non-return-to zero (NRZ) format conversion. The project presented consisting of two cascaded millimeters long nanoporous silicon waveguides is numerically simulated and investigated at 5 Gbit/s. Numerical results clearly show that the outcome converted signal (NRZ) at the end of proposed device can be effectively optimized (e.g. clearer extinction ratio – ER, higher Q-factor, and lower bit-error rate – BER) by means of suitably choosing the system parameters such as initial RZ peak level and nanoporous silicon waveguide length.     

基于SQLite和SVF的边界扫描测试生成设计

SVF(Serial Vector Format,串行矢量格式)是一种测试矢量的通用描述形式,通过解析SVF文件,生成符合JTAG时序的测试信号,包括TCK、TMS、TDI以及预期的TDO值,这些测试信号可直接与被测系统相连,控制扫描测试过程。为方便查找与参数信息共享,将信息分类存入嵌入式开源SQLite数据库中。最后利用CY7C68013通过并口方式验证SVF解析器产生的测试信号。验证结果表明,SVF解析器可正确解析SVF文件,产生符合JTAG时序的测试信号。     

Demonstration of all-optical format conversion from wavelength-hopping time-spreading to non-return-to-zero

We present a novel design for all-optical conversion from wavelength-hopping time-spreading to non-return-to-zero format using wavelength converters based on semiconductor optical amplifiers. The multi-pulse nature of the wavelength-hopping time-spreading signal is utilized to achieve efficient, high-performance format conversion without pulse replication. The operation is demonstrated with a power penalty of 1 dB. A novel, complete design for interfacing wavelength-hopping time-spreading networks to WDM networks is also presented.     

Instruction’s effect on semantic scale ratings of interior car sounds

The aim of the study presented here is to examine the effects of instructions on the perception of a sequence of interior car sounds in three different conditions. In each condition, participants listened to the same sound sequence, but the type of information given during the instruction phase, prior to the listening test, were different. In the first condition, a group of participants listens to the sound sequence without any external information except that the sound sequence was recorded inside a car. In the second condition, another group of participants was informed by a text of the successive events that are presented in the sound sequence. In the third condition, participants were informed first by the same text as in condition 2, and then by several pictures showing the different steps that could be heard from the beginning to the end of the sound sequence. Each of the three groups of subjects participated in three tasks: an identification task, a recognition task, and a semantic judgment task using twelve verbal attributes. We assessed how listeners’ judgments of the sound sequence were affected by external information. Results show that the effect is dependant on the type of verbal attribute and on the combination of external information. The verbal information, provided without visual information in condition 2, improves the identification and recognition scores, and thus influences positively the comprehension of the sound sequence and the feeling of immersion. The added visual information, in condition 3, does not change the identification scores, but affects judgements on the pleasantness scale. It appears that the perception of the sound sequence was influenced by visual cues. This study reveals that the format of instructions influences perceptive judgments of the sound sequence tested, but globally factors accounting for the participants’ perception across the three conditions are not modified.     

Analysis of 160 Gb/s all-optical NRZ-to-RZ data format conversion using quantum-dot semiconductor optical amplifiers assisted Mach-Zehnder interferometer

A scheme of all-optical data format conversion from nonreturn-to-zero to return-to-zero is proposed using quantum-dot semiconductor optical amplifiers (QD SOAs) assisted Mach-Zehnder interferometer (MZI). The proposed scheme has the potential to operate at much larger bit rate ∼160 Gb/s, and the converted signal has a lower frequency chirp. 160 Gb/s all-optical format conversion is verified through numerical simulations, and the output contrast ratio and Q-factor are analyzed to evaluate the system performance. With properly selected parameters, the converted signal with a contrast ratio over 8 dB and a Q-factor over 8 can be achieved.     

利用单支半导体光放大器和光带通滤波器实现40Gbps归零码到非归零码的全光转换(英文)

为了解决全光码型转换中结构复杂和速率限制的问题,提出了应用于全光网络,利用半导体光放大器的非线性效应和光带通滤波器滤出特定光谱成分来实现全归零码到非归零码的全光转换方案.基于超快半导体光放大器模型,进行了40Gbps归零码到非归零码全光转换的仿真与实验验证.实验结果表明:40Gbps归零码到非归零码全光转换的功率损耗约为2dB,与仿真结果高度吻合,验证了该方案的可行性与有效性.     

Simultaneous all-optical multi-channel RZ and CSRZ to NRZ format conversion

We propose and demonstrate multi-channel all-optical return-to-zero (RZ) and carrier-suppressed RZ (CSRZ) to non-return-to-zero (NRZ) format conversions using a same fiber delay-interferometer (DI). The conversions are based on simultaneous constructive interference induced by the periodical comb-like filtering characteristic of the DI. By using a DI with free spectral range of 40 GHz, 8 channel RZ and CSRZ signals at 20 Gb/s can be converted to corresponding NRZ signals at the same time. Furthermore, a duplicate output can be obtained for multi-channel CSRZ input. Bit error ratio measurements show 4 and 3.5 dB penalties for the proposed multi-channel RZ and CSRZ to NRZ conversions respectively. Further transmission for the converted NRZ signals verifies the good performance of the proposed all-passive multi-channel format converter. The potential of multi-channel RZ signals with mixed duty-cycle to NRZ conversions is also investigated.     

Solving real-world cutting stock-problems in the paper industry: Mathematical approaches,experience and challenges

We discuss cutting stock problems (CSPs) from the perspective of the paper industry and the financial impact they make. Exact solution approaches and heuristics have been used for decades to support cutting stock decisions in that industry. We have developed polylithic solution techniques integrated in our ERP system to solve a variety of cutting stock problems occurring in real world problems. Among them is the simultaneous minimization of the number of rolls and the number of patterns while not allowing any overproduction. For two cases, CSPs minimizing underproduction and CSPs with master rolls of different widths and availability, we have developed new column generation approaches. The methods are numerically tested using real world data instances. An assembly of current solved and unsolved standard and non-standard CSPs at the forefront of research are put in perspective.