Title :
In-line single-mode wavelength division multiplexer/demultiplexer
Author :
Lawson, C.M. ; Kopera, P.M. ; Hsu, T.Y. ; Tekippe, V.J.
Author_Institution :
Gould Research Center, Rolling Meadows, USA
Abstract :
A single-mode fibre optic wavelength division multiplexer/demultiplexer at 1.32 ¿m and 1.55 ¿m, constructed from a fused evanescent wave coupler, is described. This device has an insertion loss of less than 0.05 dB and a wavelength isolation of 16 dB at 1.32 ¿m and 18 dB at 1.55 ¿m.
Keywords :
frequency division multiplexing; multiplexing equipment; optical communication equipment; optical fibres; fused evanescent wave coupler; insertion loss 0.05 dB; optical communication; single-mode fibre optic wavelength division multiplexer/demultiplexer; wavelength division multiplexing; wavelength isolation;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19840656
