MONOLITHIC InP REFLECTION-GRATING MULTIPLEXER/DEMULTIPLEXERS FOR WDM COMPONENTS OPERATING IN THE LONG WAVELENGTH FIBER BAND
- 1 March 1994
- journal article
- Published by World Scientific Pub Co Pte Ltd in International Journal of High Speed Electronics and Systems
- Vol. 5 (1) , 111-133
- https://doi.org/10.1142/s0129156494000061
Abstract
We discuss an emerging monolithic “photonic integrated circuit” technology for application in future wavelength division multiplexed (WDM) networks. Based on a planar reflection-grating wavelength multiplexer/demultiplexer, and realized in InP-matched material for the long wavelength fiber band, the WDM optical cavity may be integrated with different active elements to provide a variety of spectrally-matched WDM functional components. We consider the design and performance of the basic mux/demux, and review the current status of both the passive device and integrated active components. We also look to the future and assess prospective near-term advancements.Keywords
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