Title :
Transfer matrix model for evaluation of optical switch structures
Author :
Dharmadi, J.J. ; Mulder, H. ; Diekema, A. ; Waal, A. G De
Author_Institution :
PTT Res. Neher Labs., Leidschendam, Netherlands
Abstract :
A transfer matrix model is proposed as a means to generate switching networks, consisting of 2*2 elementary optical switches with different specifications and any possible state, in a number of ways, and to evaluate the switching network signal/crosstalk ratio and path loss.
Keywords :
crosstalk; optical communication equipment; optical switches; 2*2 elementary optical switches; 2*2 switch matrix; any possible state; different specifications; path loss; signal/crosstalk ratio; switching networks; transfer matrix model;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19900004
