Title :
Integrated optics 4*4 switch matrix with digital optical switches
Author :
Granestrand, P. ; Lagerstrom, B. ; Svensson, P. ; Thylen, Lars ; Stoltz, B. ; Bergvall, K. ; Olofsson, H.
Author_Institution :
Ericsson Telecom, Stockholm, Sweden
Abstract :
Reports on the first 4*4 switch matrix with digital optical switches as switch elements. The matrix is arranged in a tree structure, and comprises 24 switch elements and is pigtailed and packaged.
Keywords :
integrated optics; lithium compounds; optical communication equipment; optical switches; titanium; 24 switch elements; 4*4 switch matrix; digital optical switches; packaged; pigtailed; switch elements; tree structure;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19900003