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We developed a compact variable delay buffer for storing 40-byte data packets. This buffer achieves over 98% packet recovery at 40 Gb/s, enabling efficient data storage and retrieval.

Area of Science:

  • Optoelectronics
  • Optical Communications
  • Data Storage

Background:

  • High-speed optical networks require efficient data buffering solutions.
  • Existing buffering technologies face limitations in speed and compactness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel compact variable delay buffer for 40-byte packets.
  • To demonstrate the buffer's performance at high data rates.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized an Indium Phosphide (InP) Semiconductor Optical Amplifier (SOA) gate array two-by-two switch.
  • Integrated the switch with a 450 cm fiber delay loop (23 ns).
  • Tested packet recovery at 40 Gb/s.

Main Results:

  • Achieved greater than 40 dB extinction ratio from the InP SOA switch.

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  • Demonstrated sub-nanosecond switching times.
  • Showcased greater than 98% packet recovery at 40 Gb/s for up to 184 ns of storage.

    • Conclusions:

    • The compact variable delay buffer is effective for high-speed data packet storage.
    • The InP SOA gate array switch enables high performance and fiber-to-fiber gain.
    • This technology offers a promising solution for optical buffering in high-speed networks.