Up to 16 dB improvement in detected voltage using two-section semiconductor optical amplifier detector

Abstract
A semiconductor optical amplifier detector with an improved responsivity, obtained using two contacts is demonstrated. It is shown that up to 16dB improvement in detected output voltage may be obtained for a semiconductor optical amplifier with an internal gain of 30dB. Initial experimental results showing a 4dB improvement are presented.

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