Compact InGaAsP/InP 1×2 optical switch basedon carrier inducedsupression of modal interference
- 23 October 1997
- journal article
- Published by Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) in Electronics Letters
- Vol. 33 (22) , 1898-1900
- https://doi.org/10.1049/el:19971242
Abstract
A novel, compact optical switch designed for use with integrated amplifiers to create more scalable photonic crossconnects is reported. The basic operation of the switch is described and experimentally verified. On/off ratios of 16.2 dB (7.5 dB) in the bar (cross) state are demonstrated with currents < 30 mA and a very low bar state excess loss of 0.5 dB.Keywords
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