Title :
N×M wavelength selective crossconnect with flexible passbands
Author :
Fontaine, Nicolas K. ; Ryf, Roland ; Neilson, David T.
Author_Institution :
Bell-Labs., Alcatel-Lucent, Holmdel, NJ, USA
Abstract :
We propose and demonstrate a novel compact N×M wavelength selective cross connect based on a single LCOS array with flexible pass bands. Prototype with 5 fully connected ports was demonstrated.
Keywords :
liquid crystal on silicon; optical communication; optical switches; N×M wavelength selective crossconnect; flexible passbands; fully connected ports; liquid crystal on silicon; single LCOS array; Arrays; Dispersion; Liquid crystal on silicon; Mirrors; Optical fiber communication; Optical switches;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC/NFOEC), 2012 and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0262-3