Polarization-independent broadband 1×8 optical phased-array switch monolithically integrated on InP

Author

Soganci, Ibrahim Murat ; Tanemura, Takuo ; Nakano, Yoshiaki

Author_Institution

Res. Center for Adv. Sci. & Technol., Univ. of Tokyo, Tokyo

fYear

2009

fDate

22-26 March 2009

Firstpage

1

Lastpage

3

Abstract

An InP/InGaAsP 1 times 8 optical phased-array switch is designed, fabricated, and demonstrated for the first time. The device demonstrates successful operation in the entire C-band (1520-1580 nm) for both the TE- and TM-polarization states.

Keywords

III-V semiconductors; gallium arsenide; gallium compounds; indium compounds; integrated optics; optical arrays; optical communication equipment; optical design techniques; optical fabrication; optical fibre communication; optical fibre polarisation; optical switches; C-band transmission; InP-InGaAsP; TE-polarization states; TM-polarization states; monolithic integration; optical phased-array switch fabrication; polarization-independent broadband switch design; wavelength 1520 nm to 1580 nm; Indium phosphide; Integrated optics; Optical arrays; Optical interconnections; Optical packet switching; Optical polarization; Optical sensors; Optical switches; Optical waveguides; Phased arrays; (060.4510) Optical communications; (130.4815) Optical switching devices;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Optical Fiber Communication - incudes post deadline papers, 2009. OFC 2009. Conference on

Conference_Location

San Diego, CA

Print_ISBN

978-1-4244-2606-5

Electronic_ISBN

978-1-55752-865-0

Type

conf

Filename

5032972