@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/14021, title = {Noise Performance Optimization of a Fast Wavelength Calibration Algorithm for OSAs}, author = {Thomas Fuhrmann}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {A new fast correlation algorithm for calibrating the wavelength of Optical Spectrum Analyzers (OSAs) was introduced in [1]. The minima of acetylene gas spectra were measured and correlated with saved theoretical data [2]. So it is possible to find the correct wavelength calibration data using a noisy reference spectrum. First tests showed good algorithmic performance for gas line spectra with high noise. In this article extensive performance tests were made to validate the noise resistance of this algorithm. The filter and correlation parameters of the algorithm were optimized for improved noise performance. With these parameters the performance of this wavelength calibration was simulated to predict the resulting wavelength error in real OSA systems. Long term simulations were made to evaluate the performance of the algorithm over the lifetime of a real OSA.}, journal = {International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering}, volume = {4}, number = {1}, year = {2010}, pages = {157 - 162}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/14021}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/37}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 37, 2010}, }