Analysis of input power dynamic ranges in two types of expanded semiconductor optical amplifier gate switch arrays
- 1 April 1996
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Photonics Technology Letters
- Vol. 8 (4) , 536-538
- https://doi.org/10.1109/68.491218
Abstract
Two types of expanded semiconductor optical amplifier gate switches (front 3/spl times/4 to 32/spl times/32) are analyzed numerically with respect to input power dynamic ranges. The dependences of the dynamic range on switch size, amplifier placement, and gain are studied. It is concluded that a large integrated switch is preferred over a large switch constructed from fiber-optic couplers and integrated 4/spl times/4 switches.Keywords
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