Title :
Robust digital optical switch based on a novel patterning technique for ´oversized´ polymer rib waveguides
Author :
Moosburger, R. ; Brose, E. ; Fischbeck, G. ; Kostrzewa, C. ; Schuppert, B. ; Petermann, K.
Author_Institution :
Fachgebiet fur Hochfrequenztech., Tech. Univ. Berlin, Germany
Abstract :
We present a digital polymer switch based on a novel robust waveguide concept. The device is polarisation independent, high temperature stable (Tg>350/spl deg/C) and exhibits an extinction ratio of more than 25 dB.
Keywords :
electro-optical switches; integrated optics; optical communication equipment; optical polymers; optical waveguides; rib waveguides; stability; 350 C; extinction ratio; high temperature stable; oversized polymer rib waveguides; patterning technique; polarisation independent; robust digital optical switch; robust waveguide concept;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication, 1996. ECOC '96. 22nd European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Oslo, Norway
Print_ISBN :
82-423-0418-1
