Title :
Multi-fiber-chip-coupling modules for monolithically integrated Mach-Zehnder interferometers for TDM/WDM communication systems
Author :
Ehlers, H. ; Schlak, M. ; Fischer, U.H.P.
Author_Institution :
Heinrich-Hertz-Inst. fur Nachrichtentech. Berlin GmbH, Germany
Abstract :
We designed and fabricated multi-fiber modules for arrayed waveguide-fed InP-OEICs like monolithically integrated MZIs. The light output is collected with high efficiency into tapered SMF arrays which are fixed by gluing in a special designed set-up.
Keywords :
Mach-Zehnder interferometers; integrated optics; integrated optoelectronics; optical arrays; optical communication equipment; optical design techniques; optical fibre communication; optical fibre couplers; optical fibre fabrication; optical waveguide components; semiconductor optical amplifiers; time division multiplexing; wavelength division multiplexing; InP; TDM/WDM communication systems; arrayed waveguide-fed InP-OEICs; arrayed waveguides; design; fabrication; gluing; light output; monolithically integrated Mach-Zehnder interferometers; multi-fiber modules; multi-fiber-chip-coupling modules; special designed set-up; tapered single mode fiber arrays; Optical arrays; Optical coupling; Optical fibers; Optical interconnections; Optical interferometry; Optical losses; Optical sensors; Optoelectronic devices; Stimulated emission; Time division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-655-9
