Utilizing 1.2 GHz bandwidth reflective semiconductor optical amplifier for 1.25-10 Gbit/s for colourless and cooler-less wavelength conversion

Abstract

In this investigation, we propose and investigate a wavelength converter by using a cost-effective and uncooled TO-can package reflective semiconductor optical amplifier with 1.2 GHz bandwidth. In this measurement, the converted data rate can support 1.25-10 Gbit/s on-off keying modulation rates by using the cross gain modulation technique.