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
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