Webb, R.P., Dailey, J.M., Manning, R.J.;

2010

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Optics Express

Pattern Compensation in SOA-Based Gates

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We propose a novel scheme employing complementary data inputs to overcome the patterning normally associated with semiconductor optical amplifier based gates and demonstrate the scheme experimentally at 42.6Gb/s. The scheme not only avoids introducing patterning during switching, but also compensates for much of the patterning present on the
input data. A novel gate was developed for the experiment to provide the complementary signals required for the scheme.