Title :
High-speed switching characteristics of integrated 4*4 InP optical switch array
Author :
Takahashi, Y. ; Inoue, H. ; Kato, Toshihiko ; Amada, E.
Author_Institution :
Hitachi Ltd., Tokyo, Japan
fDate :
7/20/1989 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
High-speed switching of an InP optical switch array is achieved. Optical switch rise and fall times of 2.8 and 2.5 ns, respectively, are obtained. It is shown that the optical switch module can be utilised in a new ATM switch system.
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; indium compounds; integrated optics; optical communication equipment; optical switches; 2.5 ns; 2.8 ns; ATM switch system; InP; fall times; integrated 4*4 InP optical switch array; optical switch module; rise time;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19890645
