Author :
Borghesani, A. ; Fensom, N. ; Scott, A. ; Crow, G. ; Johnston, L. ; King, I. ; Rivers, L. ; Cole, S. ; Perrin, S. ; Scrase, D. ; Bonfrate, G. ; Ellis, A. ; Lealman, I. ; Crouzel, G. ; Chun, L. How Kee ; Lupu, A. ; Mahe, E. ; Maigne, P.
Abstract :
An SOA, designed and fabricated with a thin wide active layer, has given a low noise (<6 dB) with high saturation power (>16.5 dBm) across the C-band. The device is proven to be a successful system booster.
Keywords :
optical fabrication; optical noise; optical saturation; semiconductor optical amplifiers; 4 to 8 GHz; 6 dB; C-band; SOA; noise figure; saturation power; semiconductor optical amplifier; system booster; Coatings; Fiber lasers; Indium phosphide; Laser noise; Noise figure; Optical fiber devices; Power lasers; Pump lasers; Reflectivity; Semiconductor optical amplifiers;
