All-optical integrated 2-to-4 decoder and 1-to-4 demultiplexer circuit with enable using SOA based MZI

Abstract

Abstract In this paper, we propose an all-optical integrated 2-to-4 decoder and a 1-to-4 demultiplexer circuit using SOA based MZI (Mach–Zehnder Interferometer) architecture. The proposed device has been applied an enable signal along with two data input signals at the same wavelength. Four output signals from 2-to-4 decoder and 1-to-4 demultiplexer have been attained at the same wavelength. The output timing diagrams of 2-to-4 decoder and 1-to-4 demultiplexer for different input data conditions with clear eye opening patterns confirms the operation of the proposed logic device at 10 Gb/s. Maximum value of extinction ratio, contrast ratio and minimum value of amplitude modulation achieved for the different output waveforms are 12, 9.5 and 0.1 dB respectively. Easy integration with active and passive devices and simple architecture makes this device suitable for all-optical processing.