Title :
Short Polarization Converter Optimized for Active–Passive Integration in InGaAsP–InP
Author :
Augustin, L.M. ; van der Tol, J.J.G.M. ; Geluk, E.J. ; Smit, M.K.
Author_Institution :
Eindhoven Univ. of Technol., Eindhoven
Abstract :
An improved design for an integrated polarization converter is presented. The device is designed for monolithic integration with active and passive components on InP-InGaAsP. A novel simplified fabrication process is demonstrated. Measured polarization conversion >97% over a wavelength range of >35 nm agrees well with simulations.
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; gallium arsenide; gallium compounds; indium compounds; optical communication equipment; optical fabrication; optical planar waveguides; optical polarisers; ridge waveguides; InGaAsP-InP; active components; active passive integration; integrated polarization converter; monolithic integration; passive components; short polarization converter; Birefringence; Etching; Fabrication; Indium phosphide; Integrated optics; Monolithic integrated circuits; Optical fiber polarization; Optical waveguides; Personal communication networks; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Indium phosphide; integrated devices; polarization converter (PC);
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/LPT.2007.905055
