Title :
Uncooled 2x2 quantum dot semiconductor optical amplifier based switch
Author :
Aw, E.T. ; Wang, H. ; Thompson, M.G. ; Wonfor, A. ; Penty, R.V. ; White, I.H. ; Kovsh, A.R.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Eng., Cambridge Univ., Cambridge
Abstract :
This paper highlights the potential of an integrated 2times2 quantum dot switch for uncooled switching applications. High gain of 11.6 dB and <0.6 dB power penalty over lldB dynamic range is demonstrated at temperatures up to 70degC.
Keywords :
integrated optics; optical switches; quantum dot lasers; semiconductor optical amplifiers; gain 11.6 dB; integrated switch; power penalty; quantum dot switch; semiconductor optical amplifier; temperature 70 degC; uncooled 2times2 switch; uncooled switching; Gain measurement; Optical filters; Optical receivers; Optical switches; Performance gain; Power semiconductor switches; Quantum dots; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Temperature dependence; Temperature distribution; (250.5590) Quantum-well, -wire and -dot devices; (250.5980) Semiconductor optical amplifiers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
