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Reduction of harmonic distortion and noise in a semiconductor optical amplifier using bias current feedback

Reduction of harmonic distortion and noise in a semiconductor optical amplifier using bias current feedback

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The application of bias current feedback to a semiconductor optical amplifier is shown to improve considerably its noise and distortion performance in analogue applications. Improvements in harmonic distortion of up to 12.75 dB, and in noise levels of up to 7.5 dB, have been achieved.

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