Title :
Monolithic Add-Drop Quantum Dot Switch Exhibiting Ultra-Low Cross-Wavelength Distortion
Author :
Hu, X. ; Liu, S. ; Chu, Y. ; Zhao, X. ; Thompson, M.G. ; Wonfor, A. ; Sellin, R.L. ; Penty, R.V. ; White, I.H. ; Kovsh, A.R.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Cambridge, Cambridge
Abstract :
A monolithic add-drop switch incorporating an InGaAs quantum-dot active layer is presented, and 10Gb/s dual wavelength operation is demonstrated. No impairment in device performance is observed as a result
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; indium compounds; integrated optics; photonic switching systems; semiconductor quantum dots; InGaAs; InGaAs quantum-dot active layer; bit rate 10 Gbit/s; monolithic add-drop quantum dot switch; ultralow cross-wavelength distortion; Electrodes; Gallium arsenide; Interference; Mirrors; Noise figure; Optical amplifiers; Optical switches; Optical waveguides; Quantum dots; Semiconductor optical amplifiers;
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.2007.4348925
