Title :
Loss-compensated optical Y-branch switch in InGaAsP-InP
Author :
Lingren, S. ; Öberg, Magnus G. ; André, Janos ; Nilsson, Stefan ; Broberg, B. ; Holmberg, Bertil ; Bäckbom, Lena
Author_Institution :
Swedish Inst. of Microelectron., Kista, Sweden
fDate :
10/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An InGaAsP-InP loss-compensated Y-branch switch is demonstrated. Integrated amplifying sections compensate for internal losses. The operating wavelength is 1.3 μm, and the gating dynamic range is 35 dB. A study of similar devices indicates that a gain of more than 10 dB and a gating dynamic range in excess of 45 dB are feasible
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; gallium arsenide; gallium compounds; indium compounds; integrated optics; optical losses; optical switches; 1.3 micron; 10 dB; InGaAsP-InP; gating dynamic range; integrated amplifying sections; internal losses; loss-compensated Y-branch switch; optical Y-branch switch; signal routing; Dynamic range; Indium phosphide; Optical amplifiers; Optical losses; Optical switches; Optical waveguides; Stimulated emission; Switching circuits; Telecommunications; Waveguide lasers;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
