Title :
Compact integrated dynamic wavelength equalizer
Author :
Doerr, C.R. ; Schiffer, P. ; Stulz, L.W. ; Cappuzzo, M. ; Laskowski, E. ; Paunescu, A. ; Gomez, L. ; Gates, J.
Author_Institution :
Lucent Technol., AT&T Bell Labs., Holmdel, NJ, USA
Abstract :
An integrated dynamic wavelength equalizer that can control attenuation at 22 points across 35 nm of spectrum in a smooth manner is presented. It achieves low loss and compactness because it consists of a Michelson interferometer with a waveguide grating router in only one arm.
Keywords :
Michelson interferometers; diffraction gratings; equalisers; optical communication equipment; optical fibre losses; telecommunication network routing; Michelson interferometer; compact integrated dynamic wavelength equalizer; compactness; low loss; waveguide grating router; Arm; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Couplers; Diffraction gratings; Equalizers; Insertion loss; Magnetic separation; Optical fiber devices; Phase shifters; Phased arrays;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 1999, and the International Conference on Integrated Optics and Optical Fiber Communication. OFC/IOOC '99. Technical Digest
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-582-X
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.1999.766063
