Title :
Low-loss and flat/wide-passband CWDM demultiplexer using silica-based AWG with multi-mode output waveguides
Author :
Kamei, S. ; Doi, Y. ; Hida, Y. ; Inoue, Y. ; Suzuki, Satoshi ; Okamoto, K.
Author_Institution :
NTT Photonics Lab., NTT Corp., Kanagawa, Japan
Abstract :
We demonstrated compact and cost-effective 8-channel filters for unidirectional and bidirectional CWDM systems with a low loss of 1.7 dB, a wide 1-dB bandwidth of 14 run, and low crosstalk by using an AWG with multi-mode waveguides.
Keywords :
arrayed waveguide gratings; demultiplexing equipment; integrated optics; optical communication equipment; optical crosstalk; optical losses; optical waveguide filters; telecommunication channels; wavelength division multiplexing; 1.7 dB; 8-channel filters; bidirectional CWDM; flat/wide-passband CWDM demultiplexer; low crosstalk; multimode output waveguides; silica-based AWG; unidirectional CWDM;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2004. OFC 2004
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-772-5
