DocumentCode
1878417
Title
Compact and low power consumption 16 × 16 optical matrix switch with silica-based PLC technology
Author
Sohma, S. ; Watanabe, Toshio ; Shibata, Tomohiro ; Takahashi, Hiroshi
Author_Institution
NTT Photonics Labs., NTT Corp., Atsugi, Japan
Volume
4
fYear
2005
fDate
6-11 March 2005
Abstract
We successfully reduced the chip size of a 16×16 optical matrix switch with silica-based planar lightwave circuit technology to 36 %, and the power consumption to 37 % by employing 1.5 % Δ waveguides, heat insulating grooves, and a new circuit layout.
Keywords
optical planar waveguides; photonic switching systems; compact matrix switch; heat insulating grooves; integrated optics devices; low power consumption matrix switch; optical matrix switch; planar lightwave circuits; silica-based PLC technology; Energy consumption; Insulation; Optical films; Optical interferometry; Optical refraction; Optical switches; Optical variables control; Optical waveguides; Programmable control; Transmission line matrix methods;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2005. Technical Digest. OFC/NFOEC
Print_ISBN
1-55752-783-0
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/OFC.2005.193036
Filename
1501575
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