Title :
Multi-channel power level monitor with upward-reflector and sensor-array integrated in planar lightwave circuit
Author :
Sasaki, T. ; Komiya, T. ; Fujimura, Y. ; Saito, M. ; Semura, S. ; Nishimura, M.
Author_Institution :
Yokohama Res. Labs., Sumitomo Electr. Ind. Ltd., Yokohama, Japan
Abstract :
A novel type of in-line multi-channel monitor module with compact packaging has been developed. This module has low polarization sensitivity (PDL:0.13 dB, polarization dependent monitoring sensitivity: 0.2 dB), and is applicable to various WDM components.
Keywords :
integrated optoelectronics; monitoring; optical arrays; optical communication equipment; optical sensors; packaging; photodiodes; power measurement; sensitivity; wavelength division multiplexing; WDM components; compact packaging; in-line multi-channel monitor module; low polarization sensitivity; multi-channel power level monitor; planar lightwave circuit; polarization dependent monitoring sensitivity; sensor-array; upward-reflector; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Monitoring; Optical attenuators; Optical films; Optical filters; Optical polarization; Optical reflection; Optical sensors; Programmable control; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-655-9
