Demultiplexer with 90 channels and 0.3 nm channel spacing

Author

Sun, Z.J. ; McGreer, K.A. ; Broughten, J.N.

Author_Institution

TRLabs., Winnipeg, Man., Canada

fYear

1997

fDate

11-13 Aug. 1997

Firstpage

52

Lastpage

53

Abstract

Wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) is a useful technology for increasing the information capacity of optical systems. Multiplexers and demultiplexers are key elements in WDM systems. Planar integrated demultiplexers based on concave gratings and arrayed waveguide gratings are attractive both for mass production and the ability to support large number of channels. Here, we report out preliminary results on concave grating demultiplexer with 90 channels and 0.3 nm channel spacing.

Keywords

channel capacity; demultiplexing equipment; diffraction gratings; integrated optics; optical communication equipment; wavelength division multiplexing; WDM; WDM systems; arrayed waveguide gratings; channel spacing; concave grating demultiplexer; concave gratings; demultiplexer; information capacity; mass production; nm channel spacing; optical systems; planar integrated demultiplexers; wavelength division multiplexing; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Channel spacing; Fiber lasers; Laser tuning; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber polarization; Optical waveguides; Propagation losses; Waveguide lasers; Wavelength division multiplexing;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Vertical-Cavity Lasers, Technologies for a Global Information Infrastructure, WDM Components Technology, Advanced Semiconductor Lasers and Applications, Gallium Nitride Materials, Processing, and Devi

Conference_Location

Montreal, Que., Canada

Print_ISBN

0-7803-3891-X

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/LEOSST.1997.619171

Filename

619171