SemiNex has developed an answer to the growing demands of advanced communication networks and photonic systems with this latest product release of its latest product: high-power L-band Semiconductor Optical Amplifiers (SOAs). Centered at 1595nm, these products build on our award-winning SOA series in C- and O-bands, delivering the same reliability, power, and flexibility our customers have come to expect.
Applications & Industries Using L-Band SOAs
SemiNex's new L-Band SOAs are designed to address evolving needs for a versatile amplification solution for a range of industries and applications, including:
Telecommunications & Data Centers:
Extending transmission distances and enabling flexible wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) systems in dense, high-capacity optical networks.
Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs):
Supporting next-generation silicon photonics designs by offering customized SOA solutions that can be integrated directly into PIC platforms operating in the L-Band spectrum.
Test & Measurement Systems:
Delivering stable, high-gain optical amplification for precision instrumentation and network diagnostic tools operating beyond the conventional C-Band range.
Defense & Aerospace Communications:
Enabling secure, long-range optical links in environments where extended wavelength coverage and high reliability are critical.
Technical Overview: L-Band SOA Performance & Specifications
Our L-Band SOAs are engineered for demanding optical networks and photonic integration. Key features include high optical gain, broad operational bandwidth, and robust electrical and thermal characteristics.
Key Features:
High Gain with Broad 3-dB Bandwidth:
Delivers efficient signal amplification across a wide wavelength range centered at 1595nm, ideal for dense WDM systems and tunable laser applications.
Available in Single Emitter & Array Formats:
Offering flexibility for system designers, whether integrating into discrete optical assemblies or scalable photonic integrated circuits.
| Optical | Symbol | CHP-313L / COC-313L | Units |
| Center Wavelength | λc | 1595 | nm |
| Output Power @ 1A | Pout | 0.4 | Watt |
| Aperture Width | W | 4 | µm |
|
Gain Bandwidth 3dB |
Δλ | 80 | nm |
| Gain @ Pin = 10µ W | G | 30 | dB |
| Beam Exit Angle | θEXT | 19.5 | degree |
| Noise Figure | NF | 7 | dB |
| Polarization Extinction Ratio | PER | >18 | dB |
| Fast Axis Div. | θ⊥ | 30 | deg FWHM |
| Slow Axis Div. | θ∥ | 20 | deg FWHM |
| Front/Rear Facet Reflectivity | <0.1% | ||
| Waveguide | Tilted Straight | ||
| Electrical | Symbol | Units | |
| Operating Current | Iop | 1 | A |
| Operating Voltage | Vop | 2 | V |
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