Title :
Photonic devices for optical switching: from technology to systems
Author_Institution :
Lab. d´´Electron. Philips, Limeil Brevannes, France
Abstract :
Generic guided wave InP space-switching structures are discussed: directional couplers, total internal reflection switches, and digital optical switches. The technology of InP device fabrication and etching is outlined
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; electro-optical devices; indium compounds; optical communication equipment; optical switches; optical waveguide components; InP; digital optical switches; directional couplers; etching; fabrication; optical switching; photonic devices; semiconductors; space-switching structures; total internal reflection switches; Communication switching; Electromagnetic waveguides; Epitaxial growth; High speed optical techniques; Indium phosphide; Optical devices; Optical interconnections; Optical switches; Optical waveguides; Photonics;
Conference_Titel :
Indium Phosphide and Related Materials, 1991., Third International Conference.
Conference_Location :
Cardiff
Print_ISBN :
0-87942-626-8
DOI :
10.1109/ICIPRM.1991.147407
