Abstract
We assess a new 2R regenerator based on a microcavity saturable absorber and a semiconductor optical amplifier. Cascadability is demonstrated and the impact of regeneration span is studied in a 10-Gb/s two-path recirculating loop. A wavelength study demonstrates the tunability of the device over 13 nm.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1273-1275 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | IEEE Photonics Technology Letters |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2006 |
Keywords
- 2R regeneration
- optical communication
- saturable absorber (SA)
- semiconductor optical amplifier
- vertical microcavity