Integrated-optic versus microoptic devices for fiber-optic telecommunication systems: a comparison

Author

Pennings, Erik ; Khoe, Giok-Djan ; Smit, Meint K. ; Staring, Toine

Author_Institution

Optoelectron. Centre, Philips Components, Eindhoven, Netherlands

Volume

2

Issue

2

fYear

1996

fDate

6/1/1996 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

151

Lastpage

164

Abstract

We assess the relative merits and prospects of integrated-optics in comparison with microoptic and fiber-based techniques. Firstly, the market for fiber-optic components for telecommunications is analyzed. Secondly, the technological issues which make integrated optics quite different from integrated electronics will be discussed. Thirdly, a specific comparison between the potential of the competing optical technologies will be made for the polarization-diversity hybrid and the optical wavelength (de)multiplexer, two optical devices used in networks that are based on optical frequency division multiplexing (OFDM)

Keywords

demultiplexing equipment; diversity reception; frequency division multiplexing; integrated optics; lenses; mirrors; multiplexing equipment; optical communication equipment; optical fibre communication; optical receivers; packaging; reviews; competing optical technologies; fiber-based techniques; fiber-optic telecommunication systems; integrated electronics; integrated-optic devices; microoptic devices; optical frequency division multiplexing; optical wavelength demultiplexer; optical wavelength multiplexer; polarization-diversity hybrid; technological issues; Consumer electronics; Integrated optics; Microoptics; Optical devices; Optical fiber couplers; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical fiber polarization; Optical waveguides; Photonic integrated circuits;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1077-260X

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/2944.577349

Filename

577349