17875025. Two-Dimensional Optical Modulation And Detection Technologies For Optical Communications simplified abstract (GOOGLE LLC)
Two-Dimensional Optical Modulation And Detection Technologies For Optical Communications
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Xiang Zhou of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Cedric F. Lam of San Jose CA (US)
Two-Dimensional Optical Modulation And Detection Technologies For Optical Communications - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17875025 titled 'Two-Dimensional Optical Modulation And Detection Technologies For Optical Communications
Simplified Explanation
The abstract of this patent application describes systems and methods for two-dimensional optical transmission, specifically for modulating and detecting short-reach optical communications. This involves mapping two different data sets to two dimensions of an optical signal, combining the encoded data for both data sets to produce drive signals for a dual-drive modulator, and using dual-mode optical receivers that can operate in either a one-dimensional or two-dimensional mode.
- The patent application focuses on two-dimensional optical transmission for short-reach optical communications.
- It involves mapping different data sets to different dimensions of an optical signal.
- The encoded data for both data sets are combined to produce drive signals for a dual-drive modulator.
- Dual-mode optical receivers are used, which can operate in either a one-dimensional or two-dimensional mode.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Short-reach optical communications, such as within data centers or between devices in close proximity.
- High-speed data transmission where multiple data sets need to be transmitted simultaneously.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Efficient transmission of multiple data sets in a compact and integrated manner.
- Overcoming limitations of traditional one-dimensional optical transmission.
Benefits of this technology:
- Increased data transmission capacity by utilizing two-dimensional optical transmission.
- Improved efficiency and integration of optical communication systems.
- Flexibility to operate in both one-dimensional and two-dimensional modes.
Original Abstract Submitted
Systems and methods are disclosed for two-dimensional optical transmission, including systems and methods for modulating and detecting two-dimensional short-reach optical communications. Two-dimensional optical transmissions may be generated by mapping a first data set to a first dimension of an optical signal and mapping a second data set to a second dimension of an optical signal. The encoded data for the first data set may be combined with the encoded data for the second data set so as to produce drive signals for a dual-drive modulator using a combination of both a common-mode and differential signal. The disclosed systems and methods also include dual-mode optical receivers that are configured to operate in either a one-dimensional or two-dimensional mode.
