Title :
Transient crosstalk in LCOS based WSS and a method to suppress the crosstalk levels
Author :
Yang, Hongming ; Robertson, Brian ; Chu, D.P.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Eng., Univ. of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
Abstract :
The origin of the transient crosstalk (TC) in a phase-only LCOS based WSS using a Fourier transform setup was investigated and identified. Two methods were proposed to reduce the TC by at least 5dB without the need to modify the optics or electronics in use.
Keywords :
Fourier transform optics; liquid crystal on silicon; optical crosstalk; optical switches; spatial light modulators; Fourier transform setup; LCOS; TC; WSS; liquid crystal on silicon; spatial light modulator; transient crosstalk; wavelength selective switches; Crosstalk; Diffraction; Gratings; Liquid crystal on silicon; Optical switches; Transient analysis;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference (OFC/NFOEC), 2013
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-0457-0
