Title :
Low power electrochromic variable optical attenuator with 50dB attenuation range
Author :
Cowin, M.A. ; Varrazza, R. ; Morgan, C. ; Penty, R.V. ; White, I.H. ; McDonagh, A.M. ; Bayly, S. ; Riley, J. ; Ward, M.D. ; McCleverty, J.A.
Author_Institution :
Centre for Commun. Res., Bristol Univ., UK
Abstract :
A variable optical attenuator based upon a new molybdenum electrochromic compound is described. The device exhibits an attenuation range of >50dB at 1310nm, for a drive power of 150/spl mu/W, and an insertion loss of 1.5dB.
Keywords :
electrochromic devices; electrochromism; molybdenum compounds; optical communication equipment; optical losses; optical materials; wavelength division multiplexing; 1.5 dB; 1310 nm; 150 muW; attenuation range; drive power; insertion loss; low power electrochromic variable optical attenuator; molybdenum electrochromic compound; variable optical attenuator; Absorption; Charge transfer; Electrochromism; Optical attenuators; Optical crosstalk; Optical losses; Optical saturation; Oxidation; Stimulated emission; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-655-9
