• DocumentCode
    807786
  • Title

    New Y-branch wavelength multi/demultiplexer by K+ and Ag+ ion exchange for lambda =1.31 and 1.55 mu m

  • Author

    Xiang, F. ; Yip, G.L.

  • Author_Institution
    McGill Univ., Montral, Que., Canada
  • Volume
    28
  • Issue
    24
  • fYear
    1992
  • Firstpage
    2262
  • Lastpage
    2264
  • Abstract
    A new Y-branch wavelength demultiplexer by K+ and Ag+ ion exchange in glass is proposed for lambda =1.31 and 1.55 mu m. Using optimally diluted AgNO3, extinction ratios over 20 dB can be achieved at both wavelengths with reasonable fabrication tolerances.
  • Keywords
    demultiplexing equipment; ion exchange; multiplexing equipment; optical communication equipment; optical waveguide components; 1.31 micron; 1.55 micron; Ag +; K +; Y-branch; glass; ion exchange; optimally diluted AgNO 3; wavelength demultiplexer;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Electronics Letters
  • Publisher
    iet
  • ISSN
    0013-5194
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1049/el:19921455
  • Filename
    173084