Title :
Y-fed directional coupler with weighted coupling
Author :
Okayama, H. ; Kawahara, M.
Author_Institution :
Oki Electr. Ind. Co. Ltd., Tokyo, Japan
Abstract :
The Y-fed directional coupler with weighted coupling which shows a digital response against drive voltage is described. The design conditions and the performance of the device are shown. The device exhibits low drive voltage and compact length.
Keywords :
directional couplers; electro-optical devices; optical switches; optical waveguide components; optoelectronic devices; Y-fed directional coupler; compact; design conditions; digital response against drive voltage; low drive voltage; optical switching; optoelectronics; performance; short length; weighted coupling;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19911207
