Title :
Optical switch matrix with simplified N×N tree structure
Author :
Okayama, H. ; Matoba, A. ; Shibuya, R. ; Ishida, T.
Author_Institution :
OKI Electr. Ind. Co. Ltd., Tokyo, Japan
fDate :
7/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Optical switch matrices with compact size and excellent crosstalk characteristics are discussed. Novel architectures for optical switch matrices are obtained by condensing the structure of N× N tree structure. 4×4 switches fabricated on LiNbO3 substrates are discussed
Keywords :
crosstalk; integrated optics; lithium compounds; optical switches; substrates; LiNbO3; N×N tree structure; architectures; crosstalk characteristics; integrated optics; optical switch matrices; substrate; Binary trees; Joining processes; Optical crosstalk; Optical losses; Optical switches; Optical waveguides; Transmission line matrix methods; Tree data structures;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
