Title :
Demultiplexer with 90 channels and 0.3 nm channel spacing
Author :
Sun, Z.J. ; McGreer, K.A. ; Broughten, J.N.
Author_Institution :
TRLabs., Winnipeg, Man., Canada
Abstract :
Wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) is a useful technology for increasing the information capacity of optical systems. Multiplexers and demultiplexers are key elements in WDM systems. Planar integrated demultiplexers based on concave gratings and arrayed waveguide gratings are attractive both for mass production and the ability to support large number of channels. Here, we report out preliminary results on concave grating demultiplexer with 90 channels and 0.3 nm channel spacing.
Keywords :
channel capacity; demultiplexing equipment; diffraction gratings; integrated optics; optical communication equipment; wavelength division multiplexing; WDM; WDM systems; arrayed waveguide gratings; channel spacing; concave grating demultiplexer; concave gratings; demultiplexer; information capacity; mass production; nm channel spacing; optical systems; planar integrated demultiplexers; wavelength division multiplexing; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Channel spacing; Fiber lasers; Laser tuning; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber polarization; Optical waveguides; Propagation losses; Waveguide lasers; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Vertical-Cavity Lasers, Technologies for a Global Information Infrastructure, WDM Components Technology, Advanced Semiconductor Lasers and Applications, Gallium Nitride Materials, Processing, and Devi
Conference_Location :
Montreal, Que., Canada
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3891-X
DOI :
10.1109/LEOSST.1997.619171
