Title :
Integrated-optic versus microoptic devices for fiber-optic telecommunication systems: a comparison
Author :
Pennings, Erik ; Khoe, Giok-Djan ; Smit, Meint K. ; Staring, Toine
Author_Institution :
Optoelectron. Centre, Philips Components, Eindhoven, Netherlands
fDate :
6/1/1996 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
We assess the relative merits and prospects of integrated-optics in comparison with microoptic and fiber-based techniques. Firstly, the market for fiber-optic components for telecommunications is analyzed. Secondly, the technological issues which make integrated optics quite different from integrated electronics will be discussed. Thirdly, a specific comparison between the potential of the competing optical technologies will be made for the polarization-diversity hybrid and the optical wavelength (de)multiplexer, two optical devices used in networks that are based on optical frequency division multiplexing (OFDM)
Keywords :
demultiplexing equipment; diversity reception; frequency division multiplexing; integrated optics; lenses; mirrors; multiplexing equipment; optical communication equipment; optical fibre communication; optical receivers; packaging; reviews; competing optical technologies; fiber-based techniques; fiber-optic telecommunication systems; integrated electronics; integrated-optic devices; microoptic devices; optical frequency division multiplexing; optical wavelength demultiplexer; optical wavelength multiplexer; polarization-diversity hybrid; technological issues; Consumer electronics; Integrated optics; Microoptics; Optical devices; Optical fiber couplers; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical fiber polarization; Optical waveguides; Photonic integrated circuits;
Journal_Title :
Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/2944.577349
