Title :
PLC-Based Pulse-Train Generators
Author :
Leaird, Daniel E. ; Sugita, Akio ; Saida, Takashi ; Okamoto, Katsunari ; Weiner, Andrew M.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Purdue Univ., West Lafayette, IN
Abstract :
Novel planar-lightwave-circuit-based pulse-train-generator devices designed for use as repetition-rate multipliers are experimentally investigated. In addition to arrayed waveguide grating-based pulse-train generators and loss-engineered devices which have been previously demonstrated, novel excitation-engineered structures are described which illuminate design constraints that impact the practical implementation of various device designs
Keywords :
arrayed waveguide gratings; optical design techniques; optical planar waveguides; optical pulse generation; PLC; arrayed waveguide grating; planar-lightwave-circuit; pulse-train generator; repetition-rate multipliers; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Optical arrays; Optical losses; Optical pulse generation; Optical pulses; Optical waveguides; Phased arrays; Programmable control; Pulse generation; Semiconductor waveguides; Planar waveguides; pulse generation; pulse-shaping methods; waveguide arrays;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JLT.2006.883689
