SOA Gate Array Recirculating Buffer for Optical Packet Switching

A compact recirculating buffer using an InP-based 2×2 switch with gain and a fiber delay line is demonstrated at 40 Gb/s. Packet throughput of 98% is measured for up to 8 circulations, or 0.18 μs.

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