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Signal-induced rayleigh noise reduction using gain saturation in an integrated R-EAM-SOA

  • E. K. Machale
  • , G. Talli
  • , P. D. Townsend
  • , A. Borghesani
  • , I. Lealman
  • , D. G. Moodie
  • , D. W. Smith

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Abstract

We demonstrate mitigation of signal-induced Rayleigh beat noise by gain saturation of the SOA element in an integrated R-EAM-SOA operating at 10Gb/s. The system tolerance to Rayleigh backscattering was increased by 8dB at 1dB penalty.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2009 Conference on Optical Fiber Communication, OFC 2009
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Print)9781557528650
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Event2009 Conference on Optical Fiber Communication, OFC 2009 - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 22 Mar 200926 Mar 2009

Publication series

NameConference on Optical Fiber Communication, Technical Digest Series

Conference

Conference2009 Conference on Optical Fiber Communication, OFC 2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period22/03/0926/03/09

Keywords

  • (060.2330) Fiber optics communications
  • (060.4250) Networks

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