Title :
Practical low voltage 2*2 polarisation independent LiNbO3 digital optical switch
Author :
Mcguire, Alan ; Scott, M. ; Thomas, A.P. ; Booth, R.C.
Author_Institution :
British Telecom Res. Labs., Ipswich, UK
fDate :
6/6/1991 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An X-cut LiNbO3 2*2 polarisation independent digital optical switch operating at 1.3 mu m is reported. Polarisation independent switching is demonstrated with a switching voltage of +or-30 V, crosstalk <-17 dB and insertion loss <5.7 dB.
Keywords :
electro-optical devices; integrated optics; lithium compounds; optical communication equipment; optical switches; 1.3 micron; X-cut; crosstalk; digital optical switch; insertion loss; polarisation independent; switching voltage;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19910638
