Title :
A multimode thermo-optic polymer switch for incorporation in a 4/spl times/4 hybrid integrated optoelectronic switch matrix
Author :
Hnatiw, A.J.P. ; DeCorby, R.G. ; McMullin, J.N. ; Callende, C. ; MacDonald, R.I.
Author_Institution :
Telecommun. Res. Labs., Edmonton, Alta., Canada
Abstract :
The design, fabrication and performance of a thermo-optic polymer switch are reported. A switching time of 3 ms and an ON/OFF contrast ratio of 6 dB have been experimentally measured. Improvements in device fabrication may yield improved performance.
Keywords :
integrated optoelectronics; optical polymers; optical switches; 3 ms; ON/OFF contrast ratio; device fabrication; hybrid integrated optoelectronic switch matrix; multimode thermo-optic polymer switch; switching time; Couplers; Integrated optoelectronics; Optical attenuators; Optical interferometry; Optical polymers; Optical refraction; Optical variables control; Optical waveguides; Optical wavelength conversion; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1999 IEEE Canadian Conference on
Conference_Location :
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5579-2
DOI :
10.1109/CCECE.1999.807989
