Title :
Low-energy, high-performance lossless 8×8 SOA switch
Author :
Cheng, Q. ; Wonfor, A. ; Wei, J.L. ; Penty, R.V. ; White, I.H.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Eng., Univ. of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
Abstract :
We demonstrate the first monolithically-integrated active-passive lossless 8×8 SOA switch. A wide IPDR of 14.5dB for penalty <;1dB is achieved. The switch paths through the device exhibit excellent uniformity.
Keywords :
monolithic integrated circuits; optical switches; semiconductor optical amplifiers; monolithically-integrated active-passive lossless SOA switch; semiconductor optical amplifiers; Gain; Optical losses; Optical switches; Optical variables measurement; Optical waveguides; Semiconductor optical amplifiers;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC), 2015
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
