Characteristics measurement of multiple-output laser with arrayed-waveguide grating

Abstract

In this paper, we develop a multiple output laser with 14 outputs. The multiple output laser composes of an 8x8 arrayed waveguide grating (AWG) and a semiconductor optical amplifier (SOA). We combine these two elements to achieve a ring configuration in this experiment. The multiple output laser with AWG can provide multichannel of light sources simultaneously. The characteristics of all unconnected fiber arms of the 8x8 AWG multiplexer are measured.