Linear optical amplifier and its applications in optical networks

Daniel A. Francis; Ashish K. Verma; Leo H. Spiekman; J. J. J. Crijns

doi:10.1117/12.460478

4 December 2002 Linear optical amplifier and its applications in optical networks

Daniel A. Francis, Ashish K. Verma, Leo H. Spiekman, J. J. J. Crijns

Proceedings Volume 4871, Semiconductor Lasers and Optical Amplifiers for Lightwave Communication Systems; (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.460478
Event: ITCom 2002: The Convergence of Information Technologies and Communications, 2002, Boston, MA, United States

Abstract

The Linear Optical Amplifier (LOA) is a chip-based amplifier that was developed to meet the optical amplifier requirements for emerging optical networks. The requirements include operating at wide range of bit rates and protocols, varying number of channels, as well as reduced cost and size. In this work, LOA performance characteristics are measured and its linearity characterized under both static and dynamic switching environments. The LOA performance is also shown in three key applications: transmitter boost, receiver pre-amplification, and in an in-line, cascaded metropolitan ring.

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Daniel A. Francis, Ashish K. Verma, Leo H. Spiekman, and J. J. J. Crijns "Linear optical amplifier and its applications in optical networks", Proc. SPIE 4871, Semiconductor Lasers and Optical Amplifiers for Lightwave Communication Systems, (4 December 2002); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.460478

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