40-Gbit/s 3-input all-optical priority encoder based on cross-gain modulation in two parallel semiconductor optical amplifiers

Yin Zhang1, Jianji Dong1, Lei Lei1, Hao He1, Xinliang Zhang1
1Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, College of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan, China

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A 3-input all-optical priority encoder is designed. Proof-of-concept experiment is performed at 40-Gbit/s based on a cross-gain modulation (XGM) in two parallel semiconductor optical amplifiers (SOAs). Output logic signals with over 10-dB extinction ratios (ERs) and clear open eye diagrams are obtained. No additional input light beam is used. The proposed scheme may be a promising candidate for future ultrafast all-optical digital signal processing circuits and computing systems.

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