Waveguide-Type Optical Circuit for Recognition of Optical QPSK Coded Labels in Photonic Router

In photonic label routing networks, optical recognition of optical labels is one of the key functions. We propose a In photonic label routing networks, optical recognition of optical labels is one of the key functions. We propose a passive waveguide-type device for recognition of optical coded labels. We consider quadrature-phase-shift-keying (QPSK) coded labels. The basic module of the proposed device consists of a 3-dB directional coupler, two Y-junctions, and an asymmetric X-junction. By using interference between an optical pulse of each coded bit and a identifying bit pulse, the basic module distinguishes optical phase of the QPSK signal in a self-routing fashion of the identifying bit pulse. QPSK codes consisting of plural bits can also be recognized by connecting the basic module device in a tree structutre through a phase adjustment circuit. The performance of the proposed basic module is confirmed by simulation using beam propagation method (BPM).passive waveguide-type device for recognition of optical coded labels. We consider quadrature-phase-shift-keying (QPSK) coded labels. The basic module of the proposed device consists of a 3-dB directional coupler, two Y-junctions, and an asymmetric X-junction. By using interference between an optical pulse of each coded bit and a identifying bit pulse, the basic module distinguishes optical phase of the QPSK signal in a self-routing fashion of the identifying bit pulse. QPSK codes consisting of plural bits can also be recognized by connecting the basic module device in a tree structure through a phase adjustment circuit. The performance of the proposed basic module is confirmed by simulation using beam propagation method (BPM).