Thermo-optic vertical coupler switches using hybrid polymer/silica integration technology

Authors
Keil, N Weinert, C Wirges, W Yao, HH Yilmaz, S Zawadzki, C Schneider, J Bauer, J Bauer, M Losch, K Satzke, K Wischmann, W von Wirth, J
Citation
N. Keil et al., Thermo-optic vertical coupler switches using hybrid polymer/silica integration technology, ELECTR LETT, 36(5), 2000, pp. 430-431
Citations number
3
Categorie Soggetti
Eletrical & Eletronics Engineeing
Journal title
ELECTRONICS LETTERS
ISSN journal
00135194 → ACNP
Volume
36
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Pages
430 - 431
Database
ISI
SICI code
0013-5194(20000302)36:5<430:TVCSUH>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
A hybrid integration concept has been investigated which combines the advan tages of ultra-low loss silica waveguides and low power consumption polymer thermo-optic switches. A 1x2 vertical coupler type switch (VCS) has been r ealised. Preliminary results exhibited a crosstalk of < -23dB, an insertion loss of 3.5dB (at 1550 nm) and a switching power of < 80mW.