Title :
InP digital optical switch: key element for guided-wave photonic switching
Author :
Vinchant, J.F. ; Renaud, M. ; Erman, M. ; Peyre, J.L. ; Jarry, P. ; Pagnod-Rossiaux, P.
Author_Institution :
Alcatel Alsthom Recherche, Marcoussis, France
fDate :
10/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The InP digital optical switch presented is compared with other types of switch. In addition to reverse- and forward-bias operation, its push-pull mode of operation is demonstrated for the first time, as well as its high-speed behaviour. The high potential of the digital optical switch and switching matrix fabrication are described. The results show that the InP-based digital optical switch has to be considered as a key element for guided-wave photonic switching
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; directional couplers; indium compounds; integrated optics; optical couplers; optical switches; optical waveguides; semiconductor switches; InP; InP digital optical switch; forward-bias operation; guided-wave photonic switching; high-speed behaviour; push-pull mode; reverse-bias operation; switching matrix;
Journal_Title :
Optoelectronics, IEE Proceedings J
