A model of multichannel fiber optic AM CATV links Is presented. The analysis yields the worst case Carrier-to-Noise Ratios (CNRs) as a function of average received optical power for desired Composite Triple-Beat Ratios (CTBR) and Composite Second Order (CSO) ratios. A method for determining the required Optical Modulation Index (OM I) per channel for desired CTBRs and CSOs, and number of transmitted channels is included.
The overall OMI is related to the per-channel OMI for given numbers of channels.