Polarization-insensitive MZI switch composed of an LN phase shifter array and silica-based PLC-integrated polarization beam splitter

Author

Suzuki, Kenji ; Yamada, Tomoaki ; Moriwaki, Osamu ; Takahashi, Hiroki ; Okuno, Masayuki

Author_Institution

NTT Photonics Labs., NTT Corp., Atsugi, Japan

fYear

2008

Firstpage

1

Lastpage

3

Abstract

We successfully demonstrate the polarization-insensitive operation of an MZI-based LN switch with PLC-integrated polarization beam splitter/combiners. The switch functions for both polarizations with a PDL of 0.1 dB and a switching speed of 40 ps.

Keywords

Mach-Zehnder interferometers; integrated optoelectronics; light polarisation; optical beam splitters; optical phase shifters; optical switches; optical waveguides; silicon compounds; LiNbO₃; PLC-integrated polarization beam splitter; SiO₂; beam combiners; lithium niobate phase shifter array; polarization diversity technique; polarization-insensitive MZI switch; polarization-multiplexed transmission systems; silica-based beam splitter; silica-based waveguide; Optical devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical interferometry; Optical polarization; Optical switches; Optical waveguides; Phase shifters; Phased arrays; Programmable control; Tellurium;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Optical Fiber communication/National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2008. OFC/NFOEC 2008. Conference on

Conference_Location

San Diego, CA

Print_ISBN

978-1-55752-856-8

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/OFC.2008.4528714

Filename

4528714