Characterization and modelling of timing jitter in an optical soliton source based on a gain-switching semiconductor laser

Authors

  • Jorge R. A. Pinto Telecommunications Institute – Aveiro Pole and Electronic and Telecommunications Department - University of Aveiro
  • Tiago N. G. Maia Telecommunications Institute – Aveiro Pole and Electronic and Telecommunications Department - University of Aveiro
  • A. Nolasco Pinto Telecommunications Institute – Aveiro Pole and Electronic and Telecommunications Department - University of Aveiro
  • Rui S. Ribeiro Telecommunications Institute – Aveiro Pole and Electronic and Telecommunications Department - University of Aveiro

Keywords:

Timing jitter, Optical soliton, Semiconductor laser

Abstract

In this paper the output timing jitter of a solitonsource, based on the gain-switching technique of asemiconductor laser, is analysed. A laboratorial timing jittermeasurement, at the laser output, is initially performed, followed by the identification of its origins. Aftercharacterizing the laser noise and the electrical signal, usedto pulsate the laser, a numerical model is developed in orderto be used in the simulation. The numerical results exhibitgood agreement with laboratorial ones.

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Published

2000-01-01

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2000)

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Articles