Low-energy, high-performance lossless 8×8 SOA switch
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Authors
Cheng, Qixiang https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8671-2102
Wonfor, Adrian https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2219-7900
Wei, JL
Penty, RV
White, IH
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.
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Conference on Optical Fiber Communication, Technical Digest Series
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Optical Fiber Communication Conference
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Optical Society of America
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Sponsorship
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EP/H022384/1)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EP/K018116/1)
EPSRC (via University of York) (EP/M013472/1)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EP/K018116/1)
EPSRC (via University of York) (EP/M013472/1)
The research leading to these results has received funding from the UK EPSRC through the
INTERNET, STAR and COPOS II grants and the European Commission under FP7 grant agreement ICT 257210
PARADIGM.