Integrated optical switches on InP for network configuration and distribution

Author

Achatz, V. ; Eichinger, S. ; Greil, A. ; Haltenorth, H. ; Müller, G. ; Müller-Nawrath, R. ; Sauer, B. ; Schienle, M. ; Stoll, L. ; Taumberger, F. ; Thulke, W. ; Wenger, G. ; Westermeier, H. ; Wolff, U.

Author_Institution

Siemens AG, Munchen, Germany

fYear

1993

fDate

1-4 Jun 1993

Firstpage

725

Lastpage

728

Abstract

We report the design, fabrication, and performance of various 2×2 and 4×4 optical switches. We present the monolithic integration of laser diodes and switches, and on-chip optical mode transformers for effective fiber to chip coupling. Polarization independent switching with a current of 9 mA is demonstrated. An output power of 0.5 mW from a chip containing a laser diode and a switch has been achieved. The coupling loss of a butt coupled single mode fiber to an InP waveguide via an integrated mode transformer is as low as 1.5 dB

Keywords

III-V semiconductors; indium compounds; integrated optics; integrated optoelectronics; optical communication equipment; optical couplers; optical fibres; optical switches; optical waveguides; semiconductor lasers; semiconductor switches; 0.5 mW; 1.5 dB; 2×2; 4×4 optical switches; 9 mA; InP waveguide; butt coupled single mode fiber; coupling loss; design; effective fiber to chip coupling; fabrication; integrated mode transformer; integrated optical switches; laser diodes; monolithic integration; network configuration; network distribution; on-chip optical mode transformers; output power; performance; polarization independent switching; Diode lasers; Indium phosphide; Integrated optics; Monolithic integrated circuits; Optical coupling; Optical design; Optical device fabrication; Optical fiber polarization; Optical switches; Transformers;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Electronic Components and Technology Conference, 1993. Proceedings., 43rd

Conference_Location

Orlando, FL

Print_ISBN

0-7803-0794-1

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ECTC.1993.346769

Filename

346769