Title :
Thermal Wavelength-selective Switch Based on Micro-ring Resonators
Author :
Geuzebroek, D.H. ; Klein, E.J. ; Kelderman, H. ; Tan, F.S. ; Klunder, D.J.W. ; Driessen, A.
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Appl. Phys., Twente Univ., Enschede
Abstract :
A thermally driven wavelength-selective switch, based on integrated-optic micro-ring resonators is described. This configuration allows high ON/OFF ratios combined with small dimensions. Measurements of the thermal behaviour of a single resonator confirm the switching capability
Keywords :
integrated optics; micro-optics; microcavities; optical resonators; optical switches; thermo-optical devices; integrated-optic resonators; microring resonators; on/off ratios; switching capability; thermal behaviour; thermal wavelength-selective switch;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication, 2002. ECOC 2002. 28th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Copenhagen
Print_ISBN :
87-90974-63-8
