20 Gbit/s InP-based photoreceiver module: application in nonrepeatered TDM with 198 km DSF

A 20 Gbit/s monolithic InP-based photoreceiver module for /spl lambda/=1.55 /spl mu/m is reported. It operates successfully with an overall receiver sensitivity of -30.7 dBm (BER=10/sup -9/) within an electrical TDM transmission system comprising 198 km of dispersion-shifted fibre.

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