Title :
Low insertion-loss and high isolation polymeric Y-branching thermo-optic switch with partitioned heater
Author :
Sakuma, K. ; Fujita, D. ; Ishikawa, S. ; Sekiguchi, T. ; Hosoya, H.
Author_Institution :
Opt. & Electron. Lab., Fujikura Ltd., Chiba, Japan
Abstract :
A thermo-optic switch with low insertion-loss and high isolation was realized using a polymeric Y-branching waveguide. The partitioned heater greatly improves the isolation. Over 40dB isolation was achieved with the low insertion loss of 1.8dB.
Keywords :
electro-optical switches; electrodes; heating; integrated optics; optical communication equipment; optical losses; optical polymers; optical waveguides; thermo-optical effects; 1.8 dB; high isolation; isolation; low insertion loss; low insertion-loss high isolation polymeric Y-branching thermo-optic switch; partitioned heater; polymeric Y-branching waveguide; thermo-optic switch; Insertion loss; Optical interferometry; Optical losses; Optical polymers; Optical switches; Optical waveguides; Polyimides; Refractive index; Silicon compounds; Thermal conductivity;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-655-9
