Title :
Hybrid Integrated, All-optical Flip-flop Memory Element for Optical Packet Networks
Author :
McDougall, R. ; Liu, Y. ; Maxwell, G. ; Hill, M.T. ; Harmon, R. ; Zhang, S. ; Rivers, L. ; Huijskens, F.M. ; Poustie, A. ; Dorren, H.J.S.
Author_Institution :
Centre for Integrated Photonics, B55 Adastral Park, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, IP5 3RE, U.K.
Abstract :
We describe a novel, fully-packaged, hybrid-integrated all-optical flip-flop memory element. Static state contrast ratios of 10dB and 13dB are demonstrated and the flip-flop can have its state changed dynamically every 32ns with the introduction of state-setting pulses (pulse widths ≪150ps).
Keywords :
Flip-flops; Integrated optics; Optical fiber networks; Optical interferometry; Optical pulses; Optical waveguides; Optical wavelength conversion; Packaging; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Silicon compounds;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communications, 2006. ECOC 2006. European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Cannes, France
Print_ISBN :
978-2-912328-39-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-2-912328-39-7
DOI :
10.1109/ECOC.2006.4800940
