Abstract
GPONs with extended reach require 1.3 µm and 1.5 µm amplifiers for up and downstream, respectively. Burst-mode compatibility and largest possible input power dynamics are necessary. We show that latest-generation QD-SOAs fulfill these demanding specifications.
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