Title :
Three-guide directional coupler as polarisation independent optical switch
Author :
Okayama, H. ; Ushikubo, T. ; Kawahara, M.
Author_Institution :
Oki Electr. Ind. Co. Ltd., Tokyo, Japan
fDate :
5/9/1991 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The polarisation independent directional coupler switch with three coupled waveguides is demonstrated. The device exhibits improved voltage tolerance over existing designs.
Keywords :
directional couplers; electro-optical devices; optical communication equipment; optical switches; optical waveguide components; polarisation independent directional coupler switch; polarisation independent optical switch; three coupled waveguides; three guide directional coupler; voltage tolerance;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19910509
