Title :
Silica-based 16 /spl times/ 16 optical matrix switch module with integrated driving circuits
Author :
Shibata, T. ; Okuno, M. ; Goh, T. ; Yasu, M. ; Itoh, M. ; Ishii, M. ; Hibino, Y. ; Sugita, A. ; Himeno, A.
Author_Institution :
NTT Photonics Labs., Ibaraki, Japan
Abstract :
We fabricated a 16 /spl times/ 16 optical matrix switch module in which a silica-based thermooptic switch chip and driving circuits were integrated. Our use of serial interfaces allowed us to realize a practicable module with a simple structure.
Keywords :
driver circuits; electro-optical switches; integrated optoelectronics; modules; optical communication equipment; silicon compounds; thermo-optical effects; driving circuits; integrated driving circuits; module; serial interfaces; silica-based 16x16 optical matrix switch module; silica-based thermooptic switch chip; Communication switching; Extinction ratio; Integrated optics; Optical devices; Optical interferometry; Optical network units; Optical switches; Optical waveguides; Switching circuits; Transmission line matrix methods;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-655-9
