We demonstrate all-optical NOR logic operation of four data signals in one SOA. Exploiting XGM, wavelength
multiplexing and optical filtering for signal discrimination, we purpose an implementation in which an all-one optical
probe signal is modulated by the optical sum of four different data signals at 10 Gbps each. Data signals act as pump and
reduce the gain of the SOA producing on-off keying of the probe and, hence, the NOR behavior. We derive the
feasibility of a multiple-bit NOR from a simple XGM setup working at a wide range of pump power by means of a
characterization with all-one RZ streams. High-resolution measures of the signals are presented to illustrate nonlinear
effects and wavelength management. Signals traces are showed to prove logic functioning and 4-bit gate quality is
reported by means of eye diagrams of the output signal for different input powers.
In this work we present a characterization of the chirp parameters of a commercially available ILM by means of
measurements made with a high-resolution optical spectrum analyzer. Particularly, we will use the FM/AM method for
the characterization of the transient chirp parameter and will compare results with the standard Fibre Transfer Function
method. The FM/AM method will be applied to frequencies down to 100 MHz due to the capabilities of the high-resolution
optical spectrum analyzer. We will see that, for the studied ILM, the transient chirp parameter varies in such a
way that it changes from positive to negative values when the bias voltage applied to the device changes from 0 to -1,5
volts. Moreover, we will also characterize the adiabatic chirp of the device, which is a parameter difficult to measure due
to the small value it has compared with directly modulated lasers. In this case, the possibility of measuring optical
frequencies with extremely high resolution will simplify the measurement and will provide accurate values for this
parameter.
We present a theoretical and experimental research of the linewidth enhancement factor or α factor in multiple-longitudinal
mode semiconductor lasers. In this work, several methods originally developed for single-mode lasers have
been adapted for their use with multiple-longitudinal mode lasers and applied to each mode of several Fabry-Perot lasers
at a time. The concepts of material LEF and device LEF are compared and discussed.
We present a methodology for the characterization of the main parameters of VCSELs for its use in direct modulation.
Power response, chirp parameter alpha, linewidth, side-mode suppression ratio, relaxation oscillations peak frequency,
damping rate and relative intensity noise (RIN) are obtained from measurements of the emitted optical spectrum in
continuous wave (CW) operation by means of a high resolution (10 MHz) and high dynamic range (80 dB) optical
spectrum analyzer. Many of the main static and dynamic parameters of VCSEL lasers can be obtained from the analysis
of the optical spectrum when emitting in CW operation, but traditional spectrum analysis techniques do not achieve
enough high resolution and dynamic range and high signal to noise ratio to perform it. Recent developments in high
resolution optical spectrum analyzer (OSA) technology allow a deeper characterization of the main properties of
VCSELs for its applications in optical communication systems by analyzing their CW emitted spectrum.
We present results on the characterization of the main parameters of DFB lasers for its use in direct modulation: chirp parameter, linewidth, relaxation frequency and RIN, obtained from measurements of the emitted optical spectrum in continuous operation mode using a high resolution (10 MHz) and high dynamic range (80 dB) optical spectrum analyzer. Results obtained from the characterization of commercial grade available DFB lasers with this method, present
typical parameter values, but are also checked with well-know, but more resource demanding, methods involving modulation and optical to electrical conversion.
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