Efficient performance optimization of SOA-MZI devices

doi:10.1364/OE.16.003288

Optics Express

Editor: C. Martijn de Sterke
Vol. 16, Iss. 5 — Mar. 3, 2008
pp: 3288–3292

Efficient performance optimization of SOA-MZI devices

Jade P. Wang, Bryan S. Robinson, Shelby J. Savage, Scott A. Hamilton, Erich P. Ippen, Ruomei Mu, Hongsheng Wang, Jiten Sarathy, and Boris B. Stefanov »View Author Affiliations

Optics Express, Vol. 16, Issue 5, pp. 3288-3292 (2008)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OE.16.003288

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Abstract

We present a novel characterization method for semiconductor optical amplifier Mach-Zehnder interferometer (SOA-MZI) switches which combines a pump-probe measurement with an interferometer bias scan. In addition to a wealth of information on the switching dynamics for all operating points of the switch, we can create an extinction map to pinpoint regions of highest extinction for optimizing all-optical ultrafast switching. We experimentally verify the accuracy of this characterization method by performing a wavelength characterization at the optimal bias point and a nearby, non-optimal point. A 1-dB penalty was observed.

OCIS Codes
(060.2330) Fiber optics and optical communications : Fiber optics communications
(130.3750) Integrated optics : Optical logic devices

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Integrated Optics

History
Original Manuscript: October 24, 2007
Revised Manuscript: January 10, 2008
Manuscript Accepted: January 15, 2008
Published: February 25, 2008

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Jade P. Wang, Bryan S. Robinson, Shelby J. Savage, Scott A. Hamilton, Erich P. Ippen, Ruomei Mu, Hongsheng Wang, Jiten Sarathy, and Boris B. Stefanov, "Efficient performance optimization of SOA-MZI devices," Opt. Express 16, 3288-3292 (2008)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/oe/abstract.cfm?URI=oe-16-5-3288

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Darwish, A. M.
Dong, H.
Dutta, N. K.
Hall, K. L.
Ippen, E. P.
Jacques, J.
Lenz, G.
Sun, H.
Wang, Q.

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