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Design optical transmission systems and
compare upgrade strategies
Evaluate impact of real-world equipment and
new component ideas on systems design
Analyze for performance metrics such as
OSNR, Q, BER, EOP, EVM, IP3, SFDR
Perform optical crosstalk analysis and
investigate the impact of network transients
Compensate transmission impairments using
optical or electronic techniques
VPItransmissionMaker Optical Systems
accelerates the design of new photonic systems
from short-range via access and metro to long-
haul optical transmission systems and allows
technology upgrade and component substitution
strategies to be developed for existing network
plants. It can fully verify link designs to identify
cost savings, investigate novel technologies,
and fulfill specialist requirements.
The combination of a powerful graphical user
interface, a sophisticated and robust simulation
scheduler together with advanced models and
flexible optical signal representations enables
an efficient simulation of any transmission
system including bidirectional links and
complex networks. Sampled signals modeling
supports accurate and detailed simulation
needs. Parameterized signals, Noise Bins and
Distortions enable efficient modeling of complex
systems by allowing the tracking, visualization
and analysis of signal properties along a link.
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VPItransmissionMaker Optical Systems is
widely used as an R&D tool to evaluate novel
component and subsystems designs in a
systems context, and investigate, compare and
optimize diverse systems technologies (such as
coding, modulation, monitoring, compensation,
regeneration). As part of VPIphotonics award
winning suite for Photonic Design Automation
solutions, it supports behavioral and detailed
physical modeling of subsystems and
components.
VPIcomponentMaker Optical Amplifiers
designs of fiber-based amplifiers and high-
power lasers, and active/passive photonic
integrated circuit applications created using
VPIcomponentMaker Photonic Circuits
can be included and simulated together with
VPItransmissionMaker Optical Systems.
VPItransmissionMaker Optical Systems
supports the design, analysis and optimization
of almost every system concept.
PON techniques, FTTx distribution
Aggregation and metro networks
Core and transoceanic WDM systems
High capacity / high-speed systems
ROADMs and optical networking
Short-range connections, free-space links
Analog & digital video distribution services
RF-over-Fiber, Microwave photonics
Modulation and detection techniques
Mitigation of CD, PMD, phase noise, IMD
Power transients and network dynamics
Assess the performance of components
in a virtual systems test bed and derive
component specifications from that
Explore the potential of space division
multiplexing (SDM)
Quantify fiber-induced signal degradation
from CD, Kerr, PMD, SRS, SBS, reflections
Identify critical design parameters including
laser chirp, RIN, amplifier gain-tilt and noise,
path loss, and filtering performance
Select technologies (CWDM, PON,
ROADM, RSOA) and topologies of access,
aggregation and distribution networks
Investigate the feasibility of upgrading analog
HFC networks with digital services
Evaluate new aggregation formats such as
optical CDMA and optical SCM-OFDM
Develop antenna-remoting and radar
systems, using mm-wave signal generation,
up conversion, beam-forming and mixing
Evaluate schemes for RF-over-Fiber systems
carrying wireless formats such as WiFi,
WiMax, UMTS, CDMA, LTE
Investigate transmitter performance needs,
including electrical bandwidth, laser clipping,
memory effects, and external modulation
schemes
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Design high-capacity WDM systems including
novel modulation schemes, CD and PMD
compensation, Raman amplification, optical/
electrical signal processing, optical channel
monitoring and power flattening
Develop high-performance & cost-effective
solutions for 100 Gb Ethernet using coherent
detection with high-speed electronics
Perform quick WDM system design
evaluation using link performance analysis
functions and engineering design rules
Evaluate crosstalk and dynamics in
reconfigurable DWDM networks due to power
transients and test countermeasures
Compare advantages of diverse modulation
formats such as, (PM)/(PS)-QPSK, (C)mQAM,
OFDM, (RZ-)DQPSK, PSBT, PAM
Explore terabits per second systems using
C-, L- and S-band windows and alternative
amplification techniques
Design effective methods for adaptive
electronic equalization (DFE, MLSE, DSP after
coherent detection), pre-compensation (EDC)
Develop and upgrade ultra long-haul
terrestrial and submarine systems using
bandwidth efficient and robust transmission
techniques
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Transmitters
Modulation Formats
TX Performance
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CD & Loss
Compensation
ROADMs Cross-Connects
CWDM
Long Haul
Ring & Mesh EDFA/Raman
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Placement
Filter Performance
Tuning Range
Control Circuits
Noise Accumulation
Kerr+CD+PMD
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Raman Amplification
Xtalk, Noise,
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Bidirectional, Hybrid,
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Optical Crosstalk
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(design Lasers & Photonic Integrated Circuits with
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(for Optical Signal Processing use
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(internal amplfier designs with
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100 Cbps 1 Tbps SuperchanneI
Besides the design of new 100 Gbps
equipment, the complex interactions between
legacy and new high data-rate channels need to
be fully characterized when upgrading systems.
The extensive library includes modules for
all key technologies to design such systems
(polarization multiplexing, coherent detection,
multilevel modulation with arbitrary constellation,
OFDM, DSP). Realistic opto-electronic
equipment modeling helps to characterize
system impairments due to component
limitations. Using the industrys most advanced
fiber model, one can investigate complex
nonlinear interactions such as cross-polarization
modulation (XpolM) and cross-phase modulation
(XPM) in mixed bit-rate systems.
High-Speed EIectronics
Libraries of ready-to-use building blocks in
VPItransmissionMaker Optical Systems
enable to explore new prospects offered by
high-speed electronics such as the adaptive
equalization of binary (FFE/DFE, MLSE) or
multilevel signals using coherent detection,
ADC and DSP algorithms such as TDE & FDE,
BP, CMA-MIMO, MSPE, LMS/RLS adaptation,
etc. Further on, the generation, detection, and
equalization of multi-carrier signals including
OFDM are supported. Advanced models
account for realistic limitations of opto-electrical
components such as temperature dependence,
PDL, bandwidth limitation and saturation.
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Transmission Impairments
VPItransmissionMaker Optical Systems
supports the design of WDM systems with
arbitrary data rates and transmission distances.
The impact of critical propagation effects such
as filtering, chromatic dispersion, nonlinearities,
and PMD can be investigated individually or
jointly. The Universal Fiber model accounts for
all-order PMD and the polarization dependence
of Raman and Kerr. It also supports the analysis
of bidirectional signal transmission including
Raman, Brillouin and Rayleigh scattering.
Dedicated models (for multimode fiber, free
space channel) enable the design of short reach
systems.
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VPItransmissionMaker Optical Systems is
used extensively to develop and compare
optical modulation formats. Flexible modulator
models, including multiport MZ interferometer,
file based EA modulator and phase / amplitude
modulators, together with a range of ready-to-
use transmitters and receivers (Duobinary, CRZ,
RZ-D(Q)PSK, PM/PS-QPSK, (C)mQAM, OFDM,
PSBT) as well as application demonstrations
speed-up the creative process. The extensive
module library enables the design of new
modulation formats based on technologies such
as coherent detection, polarization multiplexing
and optical CDMA.
High-Capacity Core Networks
Unique signal representations in conjunction
with flexible fiber modeling allow you to take
complex nonlinear interactions between
hundreds of WDM channels into account.
Users may test robust modulation formats and
advanced amplification schemes to achieve flat
power profiles and high OSNR for transmission
over thousands of kilometers. Channel
performance metrics can be tracked and used
in combination with the VPIdesignRules interface
for quick and high-level system analysis and
validation.
Transients Network 0ynamics
Dynamic SOA, Raman & doped-fiber amplifier
models support the investigation of transient
effects resulting from dynamic traffic changes
in metro-networks, or burst-operation in access
networks. The dedicated Transient Analysis
interface enables to determine the steady-
state of complex networks and to investigate
their dynamic responses to a series of events
(lambda-switching, cable brake). Scenarios
can be simulated at different time scales (from
bit-level to milliseconds) allowing an extensive
comparison of different amplifier control
schemes and an accurate estimation of dynamic
system performances.
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DpticaI Access Aggregation
Hundreds of possible technologies (CWDM,
PON, ROADM, RSOA, injection-locked
Fabry-Perot laser diodes) and topologies
(ring, mesh, branching) of aggregation and
distribution networks can be evaluated using
VPItransmissionMaker Optical Systems. FTTx
applications are rapidly evolving encompassing
a variety of PON approaches sometimes
combined with video overlay. The development
of these systems requires modeling whole
networks including optical CDMA, OFDM
subcarrier processing, WDM devices such
as AWGs and FBGs, SOA operation in burst
mode, transient laser and receiver effects, and
bidirectional fiber propagation.
Equipment Characterizations
VPItransmissionMaker Optical Systems
supports the virtual characterization of passive
and active equipment behavior in realistic
system environments. Detailed physical models
represent components based on (internal)
material and structural parameters. Black-Box
and Data-Sheet models are based on the
physics of the device with parameters that can
be derived from external measurements and
data-sheets. The different abstraction levels of
equipment modeling help to support the specific
design needs of component and system
manufacturers.
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HFC Video 0istribution
The rapid deployment of fiber optic technology
in traditional HFC CATV systems is transforming
cable broadcast systems into complex
telecommunication networks. Mixed analog
and digital programming and data transport is
commonplace. Additionally, DWDM and CWDM
technologies multiply fiber capacity throughout
the network including applications such as
node splitting. The user can perform thorough
investigations of limitations, such as laser
clipping, loss, modulation methods, distortions,
chromatic dispersion, Brillouin and Rayleigh
scattering from an analog or digital perspective.
hicrowave Photonics PF-over-Fiber
Microwave photonics offers many possibilities
for photonic signal processing, format-
independent signal transmission, avionics,
wireless antenna remoting, radar signal
processing and countermeasures, array-
antenna beamforming, and broadband EM-field
monitoring. Designs can be rapidly evaluated for
their noise, distortion and frequency response
characteristics. Trade-offs in optical microwave
signal processing designs can be examined,
such as the effect of laser linewidth on the
performance of notch filters using optical
interferometers and Bragg gratings.
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VPItransmissionMaker Optical Systems
provides an unrivaled range of photonic,
electronic and supplementary modules
supporting almost every system concept.
Interactive Simulations, Design Assistants
and Macros, simulation scripting, data import
with automatic file format conversion and
cosimulation using standard programming
languages streamline and capture design
processes.
Over 400 design templates and application
demonstrations are provided with every product
release. Additional free updates are available at
the VPIphotonics Users Forum.
VPItransmissionMaker Optical Systems
comes with an extensive set of documentation
describing product usage, listing application
examples, and providing detailed reference
guidelines to the scope, parameters and
modeling of each individual simulation module.
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Training courses are conducted on site, or at
VPIphotonics locations in USA and Germany. A
training manual and certificate of completion is
awarded to all successful participants. Courses
can be tailored to meet individual demands.
Additionally, VPIphotonics offers customized
modeling and design services in various fields of
photonics and optical communications.
Please contact us and tell us about your design
problems and project requirements. Our experts
will get back to you.