Title :
Liquid crystal and grating-based multiple-wavelength cross-connect switch
Author :
Pate, J.S. ; Silberberg, Y.
Author_Institution :
Bellcore, Red Bank, NJ, USA
fDate :
5/1/1995 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
We propose and demonstrate a liquid-crystal and grating based optical cross-connect add-drop switch that operates simultaneously on several wavelengths channels. We demonstrate an 8 channels switch with 4 nm channel spacing, a flat-top frequency response and 30 dB extinction ratio.<>
Keywords :
diffraction gratings; frequency response; liquid crystal devices; multiplexing equipment; optical interconnections; optical switches; wavelength division multiplexing; 8 channels switch; add-drop switch; channel spacing; extinction ratio; flat-top frequency response; liquid crystal grating-based multiple-wavelength cross-connect switch; wavelengths channels; Gratings; High speed optical techniques; Lenses; Liquid crystals; Optical crosstalk; Optical fiber polarization; Optical filters; Optical switches; WDM networks; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
