Abstract
Nonlinear crosstalk for quaternary differential-phase ASK modulation is analyzed. Significant crosstalk penalty is measured for nonlinear phase shifts of 0.4 rad and above. A compensating technique is proposed and demonstrated, increasing the tolerance by 4.3 dB.
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