Performance Analysis of 8 × 112 Gbps (0.896 Tbps) WDM ROF Link Using 32 QAM - OFDM Modulation Scheme for Achieving Extended Range

Abstract

We propose an advanced optical transport system utilizing higher order modulation formats and coherent detection. Our innovation introduces an 8 × 112 Gbps wavelength division multiplexing – radio over fiber (WDM ROF) link using a 32 quadrature amplitude modulation-orthogonal frequency division (QAM-OFDM) modulation scheme, capable for extending its reach. Our proposed research stands out from existing studies due to its distinctive use of the 32-QAM format and a 112 Gbps data rate per channel, especially when considering a channel span of 3000 km. Our analysis covers WDM-ROF link systems, including a preoptical amplifier within the link, one optical amplifier outside the channel loop span, and one within the loop span, representing distinct scenarios. We operated optical amplifiers in the gain-controlled mode. Remarkably, exclusive of employing precise dispersion or nonlinearity improvement techniques, carried out simulations reveal optimal transmission distance for our anticipated system having considered specification parameters is 3000 Km. We conducted extensive simulations to assess the system performance in terms of quality factor (Q-factor), estimated symbol error (ESE), and error vector magnitude (EVM) over link spans ranging from 1000 to 15,000 km.

Received: 12 September 2023 | Revised: 21 December 2023 | Accepted: 22 December 2023

Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.

Data Availability Statement

Data are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.