Challenges for InP WDM filter technology

Author

Soole, J.B.D.

Author_Institution

Bellcore, Red Bank, NJ, USA

Volume

2

fYear

1995

fDate

30 Oct-2 Nov 1995

Abstract

A new range of advanced components are needed for the emerging field of multi-wavelength optical communications. The present talk will consider some of the challenges faced by InP-based multi-wavelength filters. They relate to such features as polarization-sensitivity and bandpass-shape, cross-talk and loss, uniformity and yield. We will consider these performance aspects and discuss their presence in the InP-based filters currently under investigation. We will also project forward to assess the future performance potential and the prospects for attaining high-performance, fully-integrated, monolithic WDM components

Keywords

III-V semiconductors; indium compounds; integrated optoelectronics; multiplexing equipment; optical communication equipment; optical crosstalk; optical filters; wavelength division multiplexing; InP; InP WDM filter technology; InP-based filters; InP-based multi-wavelength filters; bandpass-shape; cross-talk; fully-integrated; future performance potential; high-performance; loss; monolithic WDM components; multi-wavelength optical communications; performance aspects; polarization-sensitivity; uniformity; x-talk; yield; Indium phosphide; Optical amplifiers; Optical device fabrication; Optical filters; Optical receivers; Optical switches; Optical waveguides; Stimulated emission; Waveguide lasers; Wavelength division multiplexing;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Lasers and Electro-Optics Society Annual Meeting, 1995. 8th Annual Meeting Conference Proceedings, Volume 1., IEEE

Conference_Location

San Francisco, CA

Print_ISBN

0-7803-2450-1

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/LEOS.1995.484757

Filename

484757