EDFA gain stabilization with fast transient behavior by use of a semiconductor optical amplifier

R. Ibrahim, Y. Gottesman, B. E. Benkelfat, Q. Zou

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Abstract

We propose a solution to improve gain-clamped EDFA stabilization time by inserting in the conventional laser loop configuration an extra SOA. Experimental results demonstrate stabilization time as short as 0.2μs in a purposely-considered critical situation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2007, CLEO 2007
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2007
Externally publishedYes
EventConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2007, CLEO 2007 - Baltimore, MD, United States
Duration: 6 May 200711 May 2007

Publication series

NameConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2007, CLEO 2007

Conference

ConferenceConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2007, CLEO 2007
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore, MD
Period6/05/0711/05/07

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