The extinction ratio (ER) quantifies how effectively an optical transmitter distinguishes between the high (logic '1') and low (logic '0') power levels. It is defined as:
where is the average optical power for a logic '1' and is the average power for a logic '0' . A higher ER indicates better modulation efficiency and lower bit-error rates (BER), while a low ER can degrade system performance and limit transmission distance .
Measuring the extinction ratio involves biasing the optical emitter, capturing the eye diagram, calibrating the system, and computing the ratio of logic '1' to logic '0' power levels. Accurate ER measurement is critical for evaluating transmitter performance, ensuring reliable digital optical communication, and minimizing BER power penalties .
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