DocumentCode :
1115227
Title :
Low-loss polarization-independent electrooptical switches at λ = 1.3µm
Author :
McCaughan, Leon
Author_Institution :
Bell Laboratories, Allentown, PA, USA
Volume :
2
Issue :
1
fYear :
1984
fDate :
2/1/1984 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
51
Lastpage :
55
Abstract :
Polarization-independent single-mode optical cross points with low loss have been fabricated for 
m wavelength. Waveguide design, coupling strength equalization for the two polarizations, fabrication tolerances, and the performance of several Ti:LiNbO3 directional-coupler switches are presented. Two 2 × 2 switches have been made with fiber pigtails. The switches have an insertion loss of ∼3- and 
-dB crosstalk isolation with a 70-V operating voltage. A 4 × 3 switch had similar performance but higher insertion loss.
m wavelength. Waveguide design, coupling strength equalization for the two polarizations, fabrication tolerances, and the performance of several Ti:LiNbO -dB crosstalk isolation with a 70-V operating voltage. A 4 × 3 switch had similar performance but higher insertion loss.Keywords :
Electrooptic switches; Insertion loss; Optical crosstalk; Optical device fabrication; Optical fiber polarization; Optical losses; Optical polarization; Optical switches; Optical waveguides; Performance loss; Voltage;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0733-8724
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/JLT.1984.1073567
Filename :
1073567
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