Title :
Gate arrays using gain-clamped semiconductor optical amplifiers
Author_Institution :
Groupement d´Interet Econ., OPTO+, Marcoussis, France
Abstract :
Gate arrays using gain-clamped semiconductor optical amplifiers have been successfully implemented in optical cross-connects for wavelength-division multiplexing routing applications as well as in fast optical packet switching experiments. Recent achievements on these devices will be reviewed.
Keywords :
optical transmitters; packet switching; semiconductor laser arrays; semiconductor optical amplifiers; telecommunication network routing; wavelength division multiplexing; fast optical packet switching; gain-clamped semiconductor optical amplifiers; gate arrays; optical cross-connects; wavelength-division multiplexing routing applications; High speed optical techniques; Optical arrays; Optical crosstalk; Optical distortion; Optical packet switching; Optical sensors; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Space technology; Switches; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 1999, and the International Conference on Integrated Optics and Optical Fiber Communication. OFC/IOOC '99. Technical Digest
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-582-X
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.1999.766315
