DocumentCode
1300256
Title
Fused coupler switch using a thermo-optic cladding
Author
Diemeer, M.B.J. ; De Vries, W.J. ; Benoist, K.W.
Author_Institution
Dr. Neher Labs., PTT, Leidschendam, Netherlands
Volume
24
Issue
8
fYear
1988
fDate
4/14/1988 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
457
Lastpage
458
Abstract
An optical switch based on a single-mode fused coupler has been fabricated. The switching is achieved by a thermal refractive index change of a silicone resin cladding material in the coupling region. Fabrication details and device characteristics are described
Keywords
optical communication equipment; optical fibres; device characteristics; fabrication; fused coupler switch; optical switch; silicone resin cladding material; single-mode fused coupler; thermal refractive index change; thermooptic cladding;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Electronics Letters
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0013-5194
Type
jour
Filename
8230
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