SMX-SOA

The SMX-SOA is an American-made semiconductor optical amplifier that provides a cost-effective, high-performance solution to amplifying single-mode lasers for high-power applications. These SOA/RSOAs operate at signal wavelengths of 1310nm or 1550nm and offer a gain of up to ≈ 30 dB. With a patented EPI structure, low-cost packaging, ISO-certified supply chain with full lifecycle traceability, focus on ease of integration, and custom design capabilities, this SOA family is perfect for medical, military, LIDAR, communications, and more!

SemiNex’s unique epitaxial and waveguide design allows higher gain and saturation output power than its competition making SOA/RSOAs versatile and multifunctional devices.  Their ability to amplify optical signals makes them a crucial component in a wide range of applications and key building blocks for optical networks. In addition, they are necessary for amplifying output power for tunable solid-state lasers used in laser radar, remote sensing, high-resolution spectroscopy, and medical applications. Their world-class performance enables customers to exceed target specs and be cost-effective for a diverse set of applications.

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Package Types:

Chip-on-Carrier	14-Pin Butterfly	SOA Chips	SOA Bars

Benefits:

• Optical Signal Amplification: SOAs can amplify the optical intensity of the signal without the need to convert it to electrical signals and back to optical. This makes them highly efficient and reduces signal loss.
• Fast Response Time: SOAs have a fast response time on the order of nanoseconds, which is beneficial for high-speed communication systems.
• Si PIC Integration:  With the primary focus on size reduction and the miniaturization of systems, our DFB and SOA platform can be integrated with Si PIC.
• Cost-Effective: Designed to be cost-effective, meaning more photons and power per dollar, these SOAs have more optical performance and less cost.
• Multi-Channel and Multi-Wavelength:  Our versatile platform can provide multi-channel and multi-wavelength outputs to communication systems with higher data rates and bandwidth.
• Nonlinear Signal Processing: The strong gain saturation in SOAs can be exploited for nonlinear signal processing in telecom systems.
• Versatility in Applications: SOAs are used in a wide range of applications, including LIDAR, communication systems, tunable lasers, and high-resolution infrared spectroscopy.
• High Gain and Output Power: SOAs can offer a gain of up to ≈ 30 dB, limited essentially by amplified spontaneous emission (ASE). Unique epitaxial and waveguide design allows for high gain and high power applications.
• Current Injection: The gain in SOAs is produced through current injection, which allows for control over the amplification process.
• Custom Design Capability: Tailored solutions, built to your specifications, when a standard solution may not suffice. Tell us what you need!
• “Eye-Safe” Wavelengths: SWIR wavelengths beyond 1400nm are considered retina-safe, as they transmit well through air and glass, but are readily absorbed by water (cornea)

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