Title :
Efficient silicon PIC mode multiplexer using grating coupler array with aluminum mirror for few-mode fiber
Author :
Yunhong Ding ; Yvind, Kresten
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Photonics Eng., Tech. Univ. of Denmark, Lyngby, Denmark
Abstract :
We demonstrate a silicon PIC mode multiplexer using grating couplers. An aluminum mirror is introduced for coupling efficiency improvement. A highest coupling efficiency of -10.6 dB with 3.7 dB mode dependent coupling loss is achieved.
Keywords :
aluminium; diffraction gratings; elemental semiconductors; integrated optoelectronics; mirrors; multiplexing equipment; optical communication equipment; optical fibre communication; optical fibre couplers; optical fibre losses; silicon; Si; aluminum mirror; coupling efficiency; few-mode fiber; grating coupler array; mode dependent coupling loss; photonic integrated circuits; silicon PIC mode multiplexer; Couplers; Couplings; Gratings; Multiplexing; Optical fiber couplers; Optical fiber devices; Silicon;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2015 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
