Analysis of input power dynamic ranges in two types of expanded semiconductor optical amplifier gate switch arrays

Author

Gilner, L.

Author_Institution

Fiber Opt. Res. Center, Ericsson Components AB, Stockholm, Sweden

Volume

8

Issue

4

fYear

1996

fDate

4/1/1996 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

536

Lastpage

538

Abstract

Two types of expanded semiconductor optical amplifier gate switches (front 3/spl times/4 to 32/spl times/32) are analyzed numerically with respect to input power dynamic ranges. The dependences of the dynamic range on switch size, amplifier placement, and gain are studied. It is concluded that a large integrated switch is preferred over a large switch constructed from fiber-optic couplers and integrated 4/spl times/4 switches.

Keywords

III-V semiconductors; gallium arsenide; gallium compounds; indium compounds; integrated optics; optical switches; semiconductor laser arrays; semiconductor switches; InGaAsP-InP; amplifier placement; dynamic range; expanded semiconductor optical amplifier gate switch arrays; fiber-optic couplers; gain; input power dynamic ranges; integrated 4/spl times/4 switches; integrated switch; switch size; Dynamic range; Optical filters; Optical losses; Optical noise; Optical receivers; Optical saturation; Optical switches; Power semiconductor switches; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Stimulated emission;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1041-1135

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/68.491218

Filename

491218