High performance packaging technique used for clamped gain semiconductor optical amplifier array modules fabrication

In this paper, we present a high performance, versatile multifibre pigtailing technique adapted to tilted semiconductor optical amplifier arrays. Dynamic alignment of collectively processed tilted lensed ribbon fibre and YAG laser welding assembly are used for pigtailing of 4 clamped gain semiconductor optical amplifier array. The collective process makes this packaging technique attractive for array components. This paper describes the technology used and summarizes main results obtained on fabricated modules.