100 Gbit/s all-optical demultiplexing using nonlinear optical loop mirror with gating-width control

Abstract

All-optical error-free demultiplexing of TDM 100 Gbit/s signals is successfully performed using a nonlinear optical loop mirror. Its gating width is controlled and optimised using a wavelengthtunable modelocked Er3+-doped fibre ring laser, and a stable integrated planar lightwave circuit is used as a 6.3Gbit/s × 16 (100 Gbit/s) multiplexer.