Title :
1×8 star coupler waveguide device with multifiber-connector-compatible connections
Author :
Iwashita, K. ; Watanabe, T. ; Ota, T. ; Shigematsu, T. ; Watanabe, K.
Author_Institution :
Opto-Technol. Lab., Furukawa Electr. Co. Ltd., Chiba, Japan
Abstract :
In conclusion, we have developed a 1×8 star coupler waveguide device with mechanically transferable (MT)-compatible connections, which is easy to fabricate because the assembling process automatically involves adjusting the position of waveguides. In addition to this convenience, the device has low connection losses and good reliability. The device structure is favorable to mass production and can be applied to various waveguide circuits with low cost
Keywords :
integrated optoelectronics; optical couplers; optical design techniques; optical fibre couplers; optical losses; optical planar waveguides; packaging; reliability; 1×8 star coupler waveguide device; assembling process; good reliability; low connection losses; low cost; mass production; mechanically transferable compatible connections; multifiber-connector-compatible connections; optical fibre coupling; waveguide circuits; waveguide position; Connectors; Costs; Histograms; Mass production; Optical planar waveguides; Optical waveguides; Planar waveguides; Plugs; Programmable control; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication. OFC 97., Conference on
Conference_Location :
Dallas, TX
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-480-7
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.1997.719737
