Multi-fiber-chip-coupling modules for monolithically integrated Mach-Zehnder interferometers for TDM/WDM communication systems

Author

Ehlers, H. ; Schlak, M. ; Fischer, U.H.P.

Author_Institution

Heinrich-Hertz-Inst. fur Nachrichtentech. Berlin GmbH, Germany

Volume

3

fYear

2001

fDate

17-22 March 2001

Abstract

We designed and fabricated multi-fiber modules for arrayed waveguide-fed InP-OEICs like monolithically integrated MZIs. The light output is collected with high efficiency into tapered SMF arrays which are fixed by gluing in a special designed set-up.

Keywords

Mach-Zehnder interferometers; integrated optics; integrated optoelectronics; optical arrays; optical communication equipment; optical design techniques; optical fibre communication; optical fibre couplers; optical fibre fabrication; optical waveguide components; semiconductor optical amplifiers; time division multiplexing; wavelength division multiplexing; InP; TDM/WDM communication systems; arrayed waveguide-fed InP-OEICs; arrayed waveguides; design; fabrication; gluing; light output; monolithically integrated Mach-Zehnder interferometers; multi-fiber modules; multi-fiber-chip-coupling modules; special designed set-up; tapered single mode fiber arrays; Optical arrays; Optical coupling; Optical fibers; Optical interconnections; Optical interferometry; Optical losses; Optical sensors; Optoelectronic devices; Stimulated emission; Time division multiplexing;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001

Conference_Location

Anaheim, CA, USA

Print_ISBN

1-55752-655-9

Type

conf

Filename

928516