Title :
40-Gbit/s receiver with -21 dBm sensitivity employing filterless semiconductor optical amplifier
Author :
Takashima, S. ; Nakagawa, H. ; Kim, S. ; Goto, F. ; Okayasu, M. ; Inoue, H.
Author_Institution :
Opnext Japan, Yokohama, Japan
Abstract :
We demonstrate a 40-Gbit/s receiver using semiconductor optical amplifier and discuss the advantage over the avalanche photodiode receiver. Measured minimum sensitivity was -21.3 dBm, which is the highest ever reported without fiber amplifiers.
Keywords :
avalanche photodiodes; optical receivers; optical variables measurement; semiconductor optical amplifiers; sensitivity; 40 Gbits/s; avalanche photodiode receiver; fiber amplifiers; filterless semiconductor optical amplifier; sensitivity measurement; High speed optical techniques; Integrated optics; Optical filters; Optical receivers; Optical sensors; Optical transmitters; Resins; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Silicon; Stimulated emission;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications Conference, 2003. OFC 2003
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-746-6
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2003.1248347
