Title :
Three-stage ultra-high-density multi/demultiplexer covering low-loss fibre transmission window 1.26-1.63 μm
Author :
Takada, K. ; Abe, M. ; Shibata, T. ; Okamoto, K.
Author_Institution :
NTT Photonics Labs., NTT Corp., Ibaraki, Japan
fDate :
4/25/2002 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An optical multi/demultiplexer with 2010 channels for 10 Gbit/s transmission which covers the whole low-loss fibre wavelength range from 1.26 to 1.63 μm is described. It was achieved using a three-stage tandem configuration that used arrayed-waveguide gratings with Gaussian passbands
Keywords :
Gaussian distribution; demultiplexing equipment; diffraction gratings; multiplexing equipment; optical communication equipment; optical fibre communication; optical fibres; optical waveguide components; 1.26 to 1.63 micron; 10 Gbit/s; Gaussian passbands; arrayed-waveguide gratings; low-loss fibre transmission window; low-loss fibre wavelength range; multi/demultiplexer channels; optical multi/demultiplexer; three-stage tandem configuration; three-stage ultra-high-density multi/demultiplexer;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:20020284
