Single- to Multi- Wavelength Conversion Using Amplified Spontaneous Emission of Semiconductor Optical Amplifier

摘要

A new wavelength conversion technique using the amplified spontaneous emission of a semiconductor optical amplifier is proposed. The technique allows signals of a particular wavelength to be converted to many wavelengths simultaneously without the need of any probe laser. A 622Mb/s one-to-six wavelength conversion system has been demonstrated over a bus network.