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OSNR, BER, and Q Value
OSNR
Optical signal-to-noise ratio (OSNR) is used to quantify the degree of optical
noise interference on optical signals. It is the ratio of service signal power to
noise power within a valid bandwidth.
OSNR(dB)= 10igPi/Ni#1 0lgBm/Br
In the formula:
Pi: signal power on the i channel
Bm; equivalent noise bandwidth
Ni: noise power introduced within the Bm
Br: reference optical bandwidth, which is usually 0.1 nm
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BER
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Bit error rate (BER) is the ultimate indicator for measuring transmission
quality. Due to the impact of factors such as noise, non-linear effects, and
dispersion (PMD/CD), the waveforms of optical signals coupled into fibers
will be distorted when the optical signals arrive at the end of fiber links. Bit
errors are therefore present when the receiver converts the optical signals
into electrical signals.
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OSNR and BER
OSNR indirectly reflects BER and can provide a warning of potential BER
deterioration.
Maximum correctable BER
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OSNR (dB )
B2B OSNR tolerance
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In an experimental environment where factors such as loss, dispersion, and
non-linear effects are excluded, if the OSNR is less than the specified
threshold, the pre-FEC BER will be excessively large and uncorrectable bit
errors will be generated. The OSNR threshold in this case is called B2B
OSNR tolerance.
Q Value
Q value:
|,ando,are the mean value and variance output by Gaussian pulse
1Ipandagare the mean value and variance output by Gaussian pulse 0.
Mapping between Q value and BER:
BER= sere Q > ® xo ex - 2)
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Q (4B):
Q(4B) = 101og,,(Q") = 20log,,(Q)
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The Q value and BER have a one-to-one mapping. The Q value can
represent the system tolerance in dB, just like dBm substitutes for mW to
represent optical power.A smaller pre-FEC BER indicates a larger Q value
and better link performance.
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