Spectral characterisation and frame synchronisation of optical fibre digital PPM

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The discrete time decoding of data in pulse position modulation calls for accurate timing synchronisation, particularly at the frame rate. In the Letter, for the first time the spectral properties of optical fibre digital PPM are considered. An original expression is presented for predicting the spectrum and it is shown that, unlike satellite PPM, a component exists at the frame rate which may be used for timing extraction purposes. Further, it is illustrated that the modulation index can be used to enhance this component by up to 19dB. This has been verified practically, with the results agreeing to within 1 dB of those predicted from the original expression presented.

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