Title :
Compact Wide-Band Wavelength Blocker Utilizing Novel Hybrid AWG-Free Space Focusing Optics
Author :
Ooba, N. ; Suzuki, Kenji ; Ishii, M. ; Aratake, Atsushi ; Shibata, Takuma ; Mino, Shinji
Author_Institution :
NTT Photonics Labs., NTT Corp., Atsugi, Japan
Abstract :
We propose hybrid AWG-free space focusing optics which is about a half size of the conventional 2-f system. Using this optics, we demonstrate a 40-channel 100-GHz spacing wavelength blocker with the 0.5-dB passband of 76 GHz.
Keywords :
arrayed waveguide gratings; broadband networks; channel spacing; integrated optics; multiplexing equipment; optical communication equipment; optical fibre networks; optical focusing; channel spacing wavelength blocker; compact wide-band wavelength blocker; hybrid AWG-free space focusing optics; reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers; wide-passband performance; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Focusing; Lenses; Optical arrays; Optical design; Optical feedback; Optical switches; Passband; Space technology; Wideband;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber communication/National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2008. OFC/NFOEC 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-856-8
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2008.4528709
