# Spiking Neural Network Equalization on Neuromorphic Hardware for IM/DD Optical Communication

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2206.00401 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2206.00401/

## Key facts

- Cited by 2 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 1 Jun 2022.

## Built on by (most cited first, 2 of 2)

- [Spiking Neural Network Decision Feedback Equalization](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2211.04756/) (2022)
- [Spiking Neural Network Decision Feedback Equalization for IM/DD Systems](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2304.14152/) (2023)

## Abstract (arXiv)

A spiking neural network (SNN) non-linear equalizer model is implemented on the mixed-signal neuromorphic hardware system BrainScaleS-2 and evaluated for an IM/DD link. The BER 2e-3 is achieved with a hardware penalty less than 1 dB, outperforming numeric linear equalization.