Abstract
Goals Our aim is to make the most cost-effective link. Assuming distance, connectivity, etc. are given, we need to choose the characteristics that deliver the bits with an acceptable biterror-rate (BER) for the least overall cost incurred over the lifetime of the equipment. My goal is to show how we can use ever-cheaper processing power to save on the expensive stuff. My examples are mostly from single-mode fiber, because that’s where my experience lies.
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