Title :
Dynamic switching characteristics of a 4*4 InP/InGaAsP matrix switch
Author :
Cada, Michael ; Muller, Gunter ; Stoll, L. ; Wolff, Ulrike
Author_Institution :
Siemens AG, Munchen, Germany
Abstract :
High-speed switching capabilities are demonstrated for an InP/InGaAsP optical injection-type directional coupler switch. Equal rise and fall times of 2 ns are achieved at low switching currents of only 10 mA. Modulation of the switch with pulses between 200 Mbit/s and 400 Mbit/s shows its suitability for asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) switching systems.
Keywords :
B-ISDN; III-V semiconductors; asynchronous transfer mode; directional couplers; electro-optical devices; gallium arsenide; gallium compounds; indium compounds; integrated optoelectronics; optical communication equipment; optical couplers; optical modulation; optical switches; 10 mA; 2 ns; 200 to 400 Mbit/s; ATM; B-ISDN; InP-InGaAsP; asynchronous transfer mode; directional coupler; matrix switch; optical injection-type; rib optical waveguide;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19921380
