Title :
First polymeric splitter array with integrated PD-chip for multichannel power monitoring
Author :
Van Der Linden, Johan E. ; Van Daele, Peter P. ; De Dobbelaere, Peter M. ; Diemeer, M.B.
Author_Institution :
IMEC-IT Dept., Ghent Univ., Belgium
Abstract :
We report the first 8-channel power monitor based on a polymeric splitter array with surface mounted PD-chip. Combination with polymeric thermo optical (TO) switch technology will readily enable development of compact automatic channel power equalisers and protection switches
Keywords :
equalisers; monitoring; optical arrays; optical beam splitters; optical communication equipment; optical polymers; optical switches; photodiodes; surface mount technology; thermo-optical effects; 8-channel power monitor; compact automatic channel power equalisers; integrated PD-chip; multichannel power monitoring; polymeric TO-switch technology; polymeric splitter array; polymeric thermo optical switch technology; protection switches; surface mounted PD-chip; Condition monitoring; Coupling circuits; Optical arrays; Optical attenuators; Optical coupling; Optical devices; Optical polymers; Optical switches; Optical waveguides; Propagation losses;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication, 1998. 24th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Madrid
Print_ISBN :
84-89900-14-0
DOI :
10.1109/ECOC.1998.732653
