Title :
Si-based photonic switch for optical communication
Author :
Nakamura, Shigenari ; Tokushima, Masatoshi ; Takahashi, Satoshi ; Ogura, I. ; Ushida, Jun ; Kurata, K. ; Hino, Takaya ; Takeshita, Hirohisa ; Tajima, Akio
Author_Institution :
Green Platform Res. Labs., NEC Corp., Tsukuba, Japan
Abstract :
Silicon photonics is promising for functional integration required for optical path switching in photonic networks. Using the integration of thermo-optical switch elements, we demonstrate compact 8 × 8 switches capable of high extinction ratio operation independently of polarization and ambient temperature.
Keywords :
elemental semiconductors; integrated optics; optical communication equipment; optical switches; silicon; thermo-optical devices; Si; functional integration; optical communication; optical path switching; photonic networks; photonic switch; silicon photonics; thermo-optical switch elements; Optical device fabrication; Optical polarization; Optical refraction; Optical switches; Optical waveguides; Photonics; Silicon; optical integration; optical switch; silicon photonics; thermo-optical effect; waveguide;
Conference_Titel :
Photonics in Switching (PS), 2012 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Ajaccio
