Title :
Simulation of a 2/spl times/2 MMI SOI WDM coupler
Author :
Shyh-Lin Tsao ; Huang-Chen Guo ; Yi-Jr Chen
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Yuan-Ze Univ., Chung-li, Taiwan
Abstract :
In this paper, we design and simulate a 2/spl times/2 multimode interference (MMI) wavelength division multiplexer (WDM) based on silicon-on-insulator (SOI) substrates. The multiplexing range are 980 nm-1170 nm/1300 nm-1550 nm with tuning the length of MMI.
Keywords :
finite difference methods; multiplexing equipment; optical communication equipment; optical couplers; optical design techniques; optical planar waveguides; silicon-on-insulator; wavelength division multiplexing; 1300 to 1550 nm; 980 to 1170 nm; BPM-CAD; cross-section diagram; multimode interference WDM coupler; multimode interference multiplexer; output mode pattern; planar silicon waveguide; silicon-on-insulator substrates; simulation; CMOS technology; Coupling circuits; Interference; Optical refraction; Optical sensors; Optical variables control; Optical waveguides; Silicon on insulator technology; WDM networks; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2001. CLEO/Pacific Rim 2001. The 4th Pacific Rim Conference on
Conference_Location :
Chiba, Japan
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6738-3
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOPR.2001.970883
