Title :
Strictly nonblocking 8Ã\x978 integrated optical switch matrix
Author :
Granestrand, P. ; Stoltz, B. ; Thylen, Lars ; Bergvall, K. ; D¿¿ldissen, W. ; Heinrich, Helge ; Hoffmann, Dieter
Author_Institution :
Ericsson Telecom, Stockholm, Sweden
Abstract :
We report on a strictly nonlocking 8×8 integrated optics switch matrix in Ti: LiNbO3. The matrix comprises 64 directional couplers on one chip. Insertion losses less than 7 dB have been measured. The extinction ratio has an average value of 30.5 dB for the directional couplers.
Keywords :
directional couplers; integrated optics; lithium compounds; optical communication equipment; optical couplers; 8Ã\x978 integrated optical switch matrix; extinction ratio; insertion loss; matrix comprises 64 directional couplers; one chip; strictly nonblocking 8Ã\x978 integrated optics switch matrix;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19860560
