Title :
Compact and low power consumption 16 × 16 optical matrix switch with silica-based PLC technology
Author :
Sohma, S. ; Watanabe, Toshio ; Shibata, Tomohiro ; Takahashi, Hiroshi
Author_Institution :
NTT Photonics Labs., NTT Corp., Atsugi, Japan
Abstract :
We successfully reduced the chip size of a 16×16 optical matrix switch with silica-based planar lightwave circuit technology to 36 %, and the power consumption to 37 % by employing 1.5 % Δ waveguides, heat insulating grooves, and a new circuit layout.
Keywords :
optical planar waveguides; photonic switching systems; compact matrix switch; heat insulating grooves; integrated optics devices; low power consumption matrix switch; optical matrix switch; planar lightwave circuits; silica-based PLC technology; Energy consumption; Insulation; Optical films; Optical interferometry; Optical refraction; Optical switches; Optical variables control; Optical waveguides; Programmable control; Transmission line matrix methods;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2005. Technical Digest. OFC/NFOEC
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-783-0
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2005.193036
