Title :
A compact integrated InP-based single-phasar optical crossconnect
Author :
Herben, C.G.P. ; Vreeburg, C.G.M. ; Maat, D.H.P. ; Leijtens, X.J.M. ; Oei, Y.S. ; Groen, F.H. ; Pedersen, J.W. ; Demeester, P. ; Smit, M.K.
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Inf. Technol. & Syst., Delft Univ. of Technol., Netherlands
fDate :
5/1/1998 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The first integrated InP-based polarization independent optical crossconnect is reported. The device can crossconnect signals at four wavelengths independently from two input fibers to two output fibers. Total on-chip loss is less then 16 dB. Device size is 7/spl times/9 mm/sup 2/.
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; electro-optical switches; indium compounds; integrated optics; integrated optoelectronics; multiplexing equipment; optical communication equipment; optical fabrication; optical fibre communication; optical fibre losses; optical interconnections; wavelength division multiplexing; 16 dB; InP; InP-based single-phasar optical crossconnect; compact integrated single-phasar optical crossconnect; device size; input fibers; on-chip loss; output fibers; polarization independent optical crossconnect; Information technology; Integrated optics; Optical crosstalk; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber polarization; Optical interferometry; Optical losses; Optical switches; Optical waveguides; Photonic integrated circuits;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
