Crosstalk-optimized integrated optical switching matrices in polymers by use of redundant switch elements

Authors
Hauffe, R Siebel, U Petermann, K
Citation
R. Hauffe et al., Crosstalk-optimized integrated optical switching matrices in polymers by use of redundant switch elements, IEEE PHOTON, 13(3), 2001, pp. 200-202
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Apllied Physucs/Condensed Matter/Materiales Science
Journal title
IEEE PHOTONICS TECHNOLOGY LETTERS
ISSN journal
10411135 → ACNP
Volume
13
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
200 - 202
Database
ISI
SICI code
1041-1135(200103)13:3<200:CIOSMI>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
We present a crosstalk (CT) optimized digital optical switching matrix (4 x 4) based on the oversized rib waveguide concept in polymers utilizing redu ndant switches in the matrix configurations and tapered waveguide crossing sections yielding an average CT of -42 dB (all CT values below -30 dB) with out any additional space requirements (on a 4-in wafer).