Title :
Tutorial: waveguide-based optical cross-connect switches
Author_Institution :
Agilent Labs., Palo Alto, CA, USA
Abstract :
Photonic switch arrays utilizing waveguide devices address numerous wavelength division multiplexing applications. They possess several advantages, including small size, permanent optical alignment, insensitivity to vibration and straightforward integration. Switches based on optical interference, total internal reflection and amplification will be discussed, with emphasis on devices that change state on the millisecond time scale.
Keywords :
integrated optics; light interference; optical arrays; optical communication equipment; optical waveguides; photonic switching systems; reflectivity; wavelength division multiplexing; amplification; insensitivity; millisecond time scale; optical interference; permanent optical alignment; photonic switch arrays; small size; straightforward integration; total internal reflection; vibration; waveguide devices; waveguide-based optical cross-connect switches; wavelength division multiplexing applications; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Bragg gratings; Fiber gratings; Frequency; Optical add-drop multiplexers; Optical arrays; Optical fiber dispersion; Optical fiber networks; Optical filters; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2002. OFC 2002
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-701-6
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2002.1036575
