Title :
Semiconductor optical amplifiers in access networks
Author :
Spiekman, Leo H.
Author_Institution :
Alphion Corp., 196 Princeton-Hightstown Rd., Bldg. 1A, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550, U.S.A.
Abstract :
We review the uses of semiconductor optical amplifiers (SOAs) in passive optical networks (PONs). SOAs can be used to extend the reach and split ratio of the network. Reflective SOAs can be used as wavelength-agnostic modulators in Wavelength Division Multiplexed PON.
Keywords :
Arrayed waveguide gratings; Bandwidth; Bit rate; Optical fiber networks; Optical losses; Optical network units; Passive optical networks; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Time division multiple access; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
OptoElectronics and Communications Conference, 2009. OECC 2009. 14th
Conference_Location :
Hong Kong, China
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4102-0
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4103-7
DOI :
10.1109/OECC.2009.5213290
