Gain uniformity optimization of SOA-based optical packet switching nodes for performance and scalability improvements
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A design methodology is proposed that can potentially provide effective bandwidth and scalability improvements to optical packet switching environments utilizing semiconductor optical amplifiers as broadcast-and-select switching elements. The design achieves added uniformity in the nodal gain–loss spectrum. The methodology is tested and verified using a commercial device with measurements performed on the gain, noise figure, optical signal-to-noise ratio, and power penalty. © 2007 Optical Society of America OCIS codes: 060.4250, 060.4510, 250.5980.
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