Abstract
We present a novel characterization method for semiconductor optical amplifier Mach-Zehnder interferometer (SOA-MZI) switches which combines a pump-probe measurement with an interferometer bias scan. This enables optimal bias identification and better understanding of switching dynamics.
© 2007 Optical Society of America
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