Semiconductor optical amplifier
Semiconductor optical amplifier
The 1921 soa is a gain-clamped semiconductor optical amplifier that operates in the 1550-nm wavelength window. It features stabilized gain over a range of operating parameters, including input/output power levels, operating wavelengths, and drive currents. The amplifier can be used for wdm systems, optical-inline amplification, and gating for high-speed optical switching. It uses an InGaAsP chip, manufactured using the manufacturer`s Buried Ridge Stripe 2-inch wafer technology. An adiabatic taper is included to reduce far-field divergence. Coupling loss per facet is 2 to 3 dB.
Alcatel Optronics
Nozay, France