Title :
Three-Dimensional Switch Matrix based on Polymer Optical Waveguides
Author :
Chu, Pak L. ; Chen, Kaixin ; Chan, Hau Ping ; Chiang, Kin S.
Author_Institution :
Cotco Holdings Ltd., Hong Kong
Abstract :
A three-dimensional 1times4 switching matrix based on polymer optical waveguides is reported. Its features are: compactness, small switching electric power, and wavelength independent. This structure can be readily generalized to a mtimesn matrix.
Keywords :
optical polymers; optical switches; optical waveguides; 3D switch matrix; polymer optical waveguides; small switching electric power; wavelength independent; Communication switching; Extinction ratio; Optical crosstalk; Optical polymers; Optical refraction; Optical sensors; Optical switches; Optical waveguides; Refractive index; Transmission line matrix methods;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2007. OFC/NFOEC 2007. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-831-4
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2007.4348919
