Title :
Tunable matrix switches and routers consisting of waveguide-type acousto-optic separators with SAW for WDM systems
Author :
Miyazaki, Yasumitsu ; Goto, Nobuo
Author_Institution :
Toyohashi Univ. of Technol., Japan
Abstract :
Wavelength-type collinear acousto-optic devices are investigated for applications to wavelength-selective matrix switches for photonic switching and IP routing. The devices have the features of wavelength selectivity and simultaneous controllability of multiple optical wavelengths over a wide wavelength range of more than 100 nm. The dynamic switching characteristics of optical pulses by SAWs are numerically studied using FDTD simulation method.
Keywords :
acousto-optical modulation; acousto-optical switches; optical waveguides; optical wavelength conversion; photonic switching systems; surface acoustic wave devices; wavelength division multiplexing; FDTD simulation method; IP routing; WDM systems; multiple optical wavelengths; photonic switching; routers; tunable matrix switches; waveguide-type acousto-optic separators; wavelength controllability; wavelength selectivity; wavelength-selective matrix switches; Acoustooptic devices; Controllability; Optical devices; Optical switches; Optical waveguides; Particle separators; Surface acoustic waves; Transmission line matrix methods; Wavelength division multiplexing; Wavelength routing;
Conference_Titel :
Ultrasonics Symposium, 2002. Proceedings. 2002 IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7582-3
DOI :
10.1109/ULTSYM.2002.1193475