Title :
Multimode 2 Ã\x97 2 optical crossbar switch
Author :
Soref, Richard A. ; McMahon, D.H.
Author_Institution :
Sperry Research Center, Sudbury, USA
Abstract :
A monolithic electro-optical 2 × 2 crossbar has been developed. The multimode network consists of channel waveguides and four crosspoint switches integrated in a LiTaO3 plate. Matrix switching loss was 11 dB and crosstalk was ¿16 dB for TM-polarised 0.07-n.a. light.
Keywords :
electro-optical devices; integrated optics; lithium compounds; LiTaO3 plate; channel waveguides; crosspoint switches; crosstalk; monolithic electrooptical crossbar; multimode network; optical crossbar switch;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19780192
