Title :
Twin-ridge laser amplifier crosspoint switch
Author :
Mace, D.A.H. ; Adams, M.J. ; Singh, J. ; Fisher, M.A. ; Henning, I.D. ; Duncan, W.J.
Author_Institution :
British Telecom Res. Labs., Ipswich, UK
fDate :
7/20/1989 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Reports the first demonstration of a crosspoint switch with gain using a twin-ridge laser amplifier. Crossover behaviour is controlled either electrically by varying the injection currents into the ridges, or optically, by adjusting the intensity of the input signal.
Keywords :
optical communication equipment; optical switches; optoelectronic devices; semiconductor junction lasers; demonstration; injection currents; laser amplifier crosspoint switch; optical communications; optical switches; optoelectronics; semiconductor lasers; twin-ridge laser amplifier;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19890660
