For the first time a narrowband wavelength filter in InGaAlAs/InP is r
eported. A highly asymmetrical, vertically-coupled directional coupler
operating near the band edge is formed by a narrow ridge and a wide s
trip-loaded waveguide. Operation at a centre wavelength of similar to
1.5 mu m with a bandwidth of 18 Angstrom and transfer efficiency of si
milar to 50-70% has been achieved.