Semiconductor optical amplifier (SOA) for photonic signal processing

Abstract

This project presents the characteristic of semiconductor optical amplifier in photonic signal processing. The characterization data is analyzed for potential application in photonic systems such as switching and signal generators. Using Optisystem, the characteristic is modeled and simulated by varying the parameter used in SOA such as current, gain and temperature. This characterization model will help in designing the application in photonic. Performance wise will be enhanced by employing correct parameters in the design. By exploring the properties, it will help the designer to understand more on the behavior of the circuit that they need to design using this SOA device.