DocumentCode
1272214
Title
Power control in the photonic domain based on integrated arrays of optical variable attenuators in glass-on-silicon technology
Author
Lenzi, Maurizio ; Tebaldini, Sergio ; Di Mola, Domenico ; Brunazzi, Stefano ; Cibinetto, Lucio
Author_Institution
S.p.A.-Photon. Univ., ITALTEL, Milan, Italy
Volume
5
Issue
5
fYear
1999
Firstpage
1289
Lastpage
1297
Abstract
An automatic power control system based on arrays of four optical variable attenuators, realized in glass-on-silicon technology, is proposed. The application to a specific optical equipment is then reported and the main features and performances are highlighted
Keywords
integrated optics; integrated optoelectronics; optical communication equipment; optical glass; optical losses; power control; silicon; wavelength division multiplexing; automatic power control system; glass-on-silicon technology; integrated arrays; optical variable attenuators; photonic domain; power control; specific optical equipment; Integrated optics; Monitoring; Optical arrays; Optical attenuators; Optical control; Optical fiber networks; Optical network units; Power control; Thermal variables control; Wavelength division multiplexing;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1077-260X
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/2944.806754
Filename
806754
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