Spiking Neural Network Equalization for IM/DD Optical Communication

Elias Arnold, Georg Böcherer, Eric Müller, Philipp Spilger, Johannes Schemmel, Stefano Calabrò, Maxim Kuschnerov

Abstract: A spiking neural network (SNN) equalizer model suitable for electronic neuromorphic hardware is designed for an IM/DD link. The SNN achieves the same bit-error-rate as an artificial neural network, outperforming linear equalization.