Ultrasmall 100 GHz 40-Channel VMUX/DEMUX Based on Single-Chip 2.5%-Δ PLC
Journal of Lightwave Technology, Vol. 27, Issue 12, pp. 2087-2094 (2009)
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Abstract
The extension of optical add/drop multiplexing (OADM) systems to metro-core and metro-access networks has led to the need for economical and compact OADM devices. In this paper, we demonstrate a 1-in.2 100 GHz spacing 40-channel (ch) single-chip variable attenuator multiplexer/demultiplexer based on a monolithic 2.5%-Δ silica planar lightwave circuit (PLC) and stacked photodiode arrays. We also investigate the particular issues raised by monolithic integration with such high Δ waveguides. One is the loss increase caused by high index contrast of the waveguides. Performance fluctuation and thermal interference between the integrated circuits are also inherent issues. By utilizing effective solutions, we have successfully overcome such problems and confirmed that a 2.5%-Δ silica PLC is effective for use in monolithic integration.
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Citation
Yusuke Nasu, Kei Watanabe, Mikitaka Itoh, Hiroshi Yamazaki, Shin Kamei, Ryoichi Kasahara, Ikuo Ogawa, Akimasa Kaneko, and Yasuyuki Inoue, "Ultrasmall 100 GHz 40-Channel VMUX/DEMUX Based on Single-Chip 2.5%-Δ PLC," J. Lightwave Technol. 27, 2087-2094 (2009)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/jlt/abstract.cfm?URI=jlt-27-12-2087
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