Title :
Self-timed integrated-optical serial-to-parallel converter for 100 Gbit/s time demultiplexing
Author :
Tan, Ronson K. ; Verber, C.M. ; SpringThorpe, A.J.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Electr. and Comput. Eng., Georgia Inst. of Technol., Atlanta, GA, USA
Abstract :
We describe a novel all-optical serial-to-parallel (S/P) converter using surface-emitted second harmonic generation (SHG). This passive self-timing integrated-optical device is designed to demultiplex optical signals at rates exceeding 100 Gb/s. The results of a proof-of-concept demonstration are presented.<>
Keywords :
demultiplexing equipment; integrated optics; optical communication equipment; optical harmonic generation; time division multiplexing; 100 Gbit/s; SHG; all-optical serial-to-parallel converter; demultiplex optical signals; passive self-timing integrated-optical device; proof-of-concept demonstration; self-timed integrated-optical serial-to-parallel converter; surface-emitted second harmonic generation; time demultiplexing; Demultiplexing; Nonlinear optics; Optical devices; Optical harmonic generation; Optical pulse generation; Optical pulses; Optical surface waves; Optical waveguides; Surface waves; Timing;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
