Title :
Single-chip variable optical attenuator and multiplexer subsystem integration
Author :
Day, I.E. ; Roberts, S.W. ; O´Carroll, R. ; Knights, A. ; Sharp, P. ; Hopper, G.F. ; Luff, B.J. ; Asghari, M.
Author_Institution :
Bookham Technol. plc, Abingdon, UK
Abstract :
We have presented a fully integrated 40 channel VOA-multiplexer subsystem, which delivers high performance with reduced fabrication and assembly complexity. This device demonstrates the potential of the SOI platform to enable low-cost subsystem integration for communication networks.
Keywords :
arrayed waveguide gratings; demultiplexing equipment; integrated optics; multiplexing equipment; optical communication equipment; optical fabrication; silicon-on-insulator; telecommunication channels; 40 channel VOA-multiplexer subsystem; SOI platform; assembly complexity; communication networks; low-cost subsystem integration; multiplexer subsystem integration; reduced fabrication complexity; single-chip variable optical attenuator; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Attenuation; Diodes; Etching; Multiplexing; Optical arrays; Optical attenuators; Optical refraction; Optical variables control; Optical waveguides;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2002. OFC 2002
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-701-6
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2002.1036211
