Title :
A low-loss 16-channel polarization dispersion-compensated PHASAR demultiplexer
Author :
Vreeburg, C.G.M. ; Herben, C.G.P. ; Leijtens, X.J.M. ; Smit, M.K. ; Groen, F.H. ; van der Tol, J.J.G.M. ; Demcester, P.
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Electr. Eng., Delft Univ. of Technol., Netherlands
fDate :
3/1/1998 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An improved technology for realizing high-quality PHASARs is reported, which is compatible with the integration of electrooptical switches for use in add-drop multiplexers. This technology is demonstrated in a 16-channel polarization independent low loss (<2.4 dB on-chip) PHASAR.
Keywords :
compensation; electro-optical switches; multiplexing equipment; optical communication equipment; optical dispersion; optical losses; 16-channel polarization independent low loss; add-drop multiplexers; electrooptical switches; integrated optoelectronics; low-loss 16-channel polarization dispersion-compensated PHASAR demultiplexer; Birefringence; Indium phosphide; Integrated optics; Multiplexing; Optical interferometry; Optical polarization; Optical switches; Optical waveguides; Phased arrays; Waveguide components;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
