Title :
Micromachined curling optical switch array for PLC-based, integrated programmable add/drop multiplexer
Author :
Katayama, M. ; Kanie, T. ; Okuyama, H. ; Sano, T. ; Koyama, K. ; Sasaki, T. ; Hirose, C. ; Hattori, T. ; Nishimura, M. ; Semura, S.
Author_Institution :
Yokohama Res. Labs., Sumitomo Electr. Ind. Ltd., Yokohama, Japan
Abstract :
We propose a micromachined optical switch array which is suitable for integration in planar lightwave circuit. A programmable add/drop multiplexer fabricated using the micromechanical processing and silica techniques demonstrates good performances and applicability to actual optical networks.
Keywords :
diffraction gratings; integrated optoelectronics; micro-optics; micromachining; multiplexing equipment; optical arrays; optical communication equipment; optical fabrication; optical planar waveguides; optical switches; PLC-based integrated programmable add/drop multiplexer; micromachined curling optical switch array; micromachined optical switch array; micromechanical processing; optical networks; planar lightwave circuit; programmable add/drop multiplexer; silica techniques; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Nickel; Optical arrays; Optical device fabrication; Optical films; Optical refraction; Optical switches; Optical waveguides; Programmable control; Substrates;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-655-9
