Title :
Demonstration of 1×8 silicon photonic switch based on optical phased array
Author :
Chao Chen ; Higo, Akio ; Myung-Joon Kwack ; Tanemura, Takuo ; Nakano, Yoshiaki
Author_Institution :
Res. Center for Adv. Sci. & Technol., Univ. of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
fDate :
June 30 2013-July 4 2013
Abstract :
A fully integrated silicon 1×8 switch based on thermo-optic phased array is designed, fabricated, and demonstrated for the first time. Static and dynamic switching characteristics are presented and possibilities for further improvements are discussed.
Keywords :
elemental semiconductors; integrated optics; optical switches; silicon; thermo-optical devices; Si; dynamic switching characteristics; fully integrated silicon switch; optical phased array; silicon photonic switch; static switching characteristics; thermo-optic phased array; Extinction ratio; Heating; Optical device fabrication; Optical switches; Optical waveguides; Photonics; Silicon;
Conference_Titel :
OptoElectronics and Communications Conference held jointly with 2013 International Conference on Photonics in Switching (OECC/PS), 2013 18th
Conference_Location :
Kyoto
