Title :
Guided wave switch array using electro-optic and carrier depletion effects in indium phosphide
Author :
Duthie, P.J. ; Shaw, Nigel ; Wale, M.J. ; Bennion, I.
Author_Institution :
GEC-Marconi Mater. Technol. Ltd., Towcester, UK
Abstract :
A switch array of order 4*4 suitable for high speed operation has been demonstrated using the electro-optic and carrier depletion effects in indium phosphide. The guided wave switch is suitable for monolithic integration with control electronics and lasers, detectors, amplifiers operating in the 1.55 mu m wavelength window.
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; electro-optical devices; indium compounds; integrated optics; integrated optoelectronics; optical switches; optical waveguide components; 1.55 micron; InP; carrier depletion effects; guided wave switch; high speed operation; monolithic integration; switch array;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19911086
