Error-free 320-Gb/s all-optical wavelength conversion using a single semiconductor optical amplifier

Y. Liu, E. Tangdiongga, Z. Li, H. Waardt, de, A.M.J. Koonen, G.D. Khoe, X. Shu, I. Bennion, H.J.S. Dorren

Research output: Contribution to journalArticleAcademicpeer-review

241 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

We demonstrate error-free wavelength conversion at 320 Gb/s by employing a semiconductor optical amplifier that fully recovers in 56 ps. Error-free operation is achieved without using forward error correction technology. We employ optical filtering to select the blue sideband of the spectrum of the probe light, to utilize fast chirp dynamics introduced by the amplifier, and to overcome the slow gain recovery. This leads to an effective recovery time of less than 1.8 ps for the wavelength converter. The wavelength converter has a simple configuration and is implemented by using fiber-pigtailed components. The concept allows photonic integration
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)103-108
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Lightwave Technology
Volume25
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Error-free 320-Gb/s all-optical wavelength conversion using a single semiconductor optical amplifier'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this