Title :
Low-loss channelized WDM spectral equalizer using lightwave micromachines and autonomous power regulation
Author :
Giles, R. ; Bishop, D. ; Aksyuk, V. ; Dentai, A. ; Ruel, R. ; Burrow, E.
Author_Institution :
Lucent Technol., Holmdel, NJ, USA
Abstract :
A 16-channel 100-GHz spacing WDM spectral equalizer having athermal grating multiplexer/demultiplexers and MEMS variable attenuators was demonstrated with <9.1 dB excess loss, >50 dB dynamic range and autonomous power regulation using self-powered optical limiters incorporating InGaAs photogenerators.
Keywords :
demultiplexing; diffraction gratings; equalisers; micro-optics; micromechanical devices; optical communication equipment; optical fibre losses; optical limiters; wavelength division multiplexing; 16-channel GHz spacing WDM spectral equalizer; 9.1 dB; InGaAs; InGaAs photogenerators; MEMS variable attenuators; athermal grating multiplexer/demultiplexers; autonomous power regulation; dynamic range; excess loss; lightwave micromachines; low-loss channelized WDM spectral equalizer; self-powered optical limiters; Equalizers; Micromechanical devices; Optical attenuators; Optical crosstalk; Optical feedback; Optical fiber networks; Optical filters; Optical transmitters; Stimulated emission; Wavelength division multiplexing;
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.1999.766064
