Title :
Fast remotely reconfigurable wavelength selective switch
Author :
Rohit, A. ; Albores-Mejia, A. ; Calabretta, N. ; Leijtens, X.J.M. ; Robbins, D.J. ; Smit, M.K. ; Williams, K.A.
Author_Institution :
COBRA Res. Inst., Eindhoven Univ. of Technol., Eindhoven, Netherlands
Abstract :
A remotely reconfigurable wavelength selective switch is proposed which implements label detection and signal gating in the same SOA array. A proof of principle monolithic circuit is presented showing dynamic nanosecond label-controlled switching.
Keywords :
integrated optics; optical switches; semiconductor optical amplifiers; SOA array; dynamic nanosecond label-controlled switching; fast remotely reconfigurable wavelength selective switch; label detection; monolithic circuit; signal gating; Adaptive optics; Driver circuits; Logic gates; Optical filters; Optical switches; Semiconductor optical amplifiers;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC/NFOEC), 2011 and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0213-6
