Title :
Gain stabilization of semiconductor optical amplifiers
Author :
Morris, R.A. ; Goud, P.A. ; Englefield, C.G.
Author_Institution :
Alberta Telecommun. Res. Centre, Edmonton, Alta., Canada
Abstract :
Gain stabilization has been achieved for semiconductor optical amplifiers through the use of a feedback control system which dynamically adjusts the amplifier drive current. Measured results show that amplifier gain variations created by changes in input signal polarization, wavelength and amplifier chip temperature have been reduced to 0.1 dB.
Keywords :
distributed feedback lasers; feedback; gain control; laser accessories; semiconductor junction lasers; DFB laser; amplifier drive current; chip temperature; feedback control; gain control circuit; gain stabilization; input signal polarization; semiconductor optical amplifiers; wavelength changes; Gain; Gain control; Optical fiber amplifiers; Optical polarization; Optical sensors; Semiconductor optical amplifiers;
Journal_Title :
Electrical and Computer Engineering, Canadian Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/CJECE.1991.6591702
