Title :
Reprogrammable optical phase array (ROPA) for use in an agile all-photonic network
Author :
Mony, M. ; Bisaillon, E. ; Shoukry, E. ; Kirk, A.G. ; Plant, D.V. ; Goossen, K.W.
Author_Institution :
Photonic Syst. Group, McGill Univ., Montreal, QC, Canada
Abstract :
The design and simulation of a 1×N optical switch is presented. Sub-¿s switching is achieved through a voltage-controlled optical phase array. Electrode voltages are provided by a high-voltage CMOS chip. Switching angles are within 2°.
Keywords :
CMOS integrated circuits; optical arrays; optical fibre networks; optical switches; agile all-photonic network; electrode voltages; high-voltage CMOS chip; optical switch; reprogrammable optical phase array; switching angles; voltage-controlled optical phase array; Electrodes; High speed optical techniques; Optical arrays; Optical design; Optical fiber networks; Optical refraction; Optical switches; Optical variables control; Phased arrays; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Information Photonics, 2005. IP 2005. OSA Topical Meeting on
Conference_Location :
Charlotte, NC
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-6637-5
