Loss-free 1x4 opto-hybrid space switch based on an array of 4 Gain-Clamped SOA gates
Résumé
We report here, for the first time to our knowledge, on operation of 1x4 opto-hybrid space switch based on an array of 4 Gain-Clamped SOA (CG-SOA) gates. A loss-free 1x4 operation has been demonstrated over all paths for a 80mA injected current. This device is WDM compatible and operates up to 10 Gbit/s.