Compact and highly-efficient polarization independent vertical resonant couplers for active-passive monolithic integration
Optics Express, Vol. 16, Issue 12, pp. 8350-8358 (2008)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OE.16.008350
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Abstract
Compact low-loss polarization independent vertical coupling between a 1.55 µm InGaAsP bulk active waveguide and a passive waveguide based on bimodal interference is presented. Simulation results show low coupling loss (<0.1 dB) over coupler lengths more than 5 times shorter than using the adiabatic design. The concept avoids submicron photolithographic features and shows acceptable fabrication tolerances.
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1. Introduction
E. Tangdiongga, Y. Liu, J. H. Den Besten, M. van Geemert, T. Van Dongen, J. J. M. Binsma, H. De Waardt, G. D. Khoe, M. K. Smit, and H. J. S. Dorren, “Monolithically integrated 80-Gb/s AWG-based all-optical wavelength converter,” IEEE Photon. Technol. Lett. 18, 1627–1629 (2006). [CrossRef]
T. Van Caenegem, D. Van Thourhout, M. Galarza, S. Verstuyft, I. Moerman, P. Van Daele, R. Baets, P. Demeester, C. G. P. Herben, X. J. M. Leijtens, and M. K. Smit, “Monolithically integrated multi-wavelength laser by selective area growth with metal organic vapour phase epitaxy,” Electron. Lett. 37, 296–298 (2001). [CrossRef]
J. Dubowski, Y. Feng, P. Poole, M. Buchanan, S. Poirier, J. Genest, and V. Aimez, “Monolithic multiple wavelength ridge waveguide laser array fabricated by Nd:YAG laser induced quantum well intermixing,” J. Vac. Sci. Technol. A 20, 1426–1429 (2002). [CrossRef]
V. Lal, M. L. Masanovic, J. A. Summers, G. Fish, and D. J. Blumenthal, “Monolithic wavelength converters for high-speed packet-switched optical networks,” IEEE J. Sel. Top. Quantum Electron. 13, 49–57 (2007). [CrossRef]
Y. Suematsu, M. Yamada, and K. Kayashi, “Integrated twin-guide AlGaAs laser with multiheterosctructure,” IEEE J. Quantum Electron. QE-11, 457–460 (1975). [CrossRef]
V. Vusirikala, S. S. Saini, R. E. Bartolo, S. Argawala, R. D. Whaley, F. G. Johnson, D. R. Stone, and M. Dagenais, “1.55-µm InGaAsP-InP Laser Arrays with Integrated-Mode Expanders Fabricated Using a Single Epitaxial Growth,” IEEE J. Sel. Top. Quantum Electron. 3, 1332–1343 (1997). [CrossRef]
V. Vusirikala, S. S. Saini, R. E. Bartolo, S. Argawala, R. D. Whaley, F. G. Johnson, D. R. Stone, and M. Dagenais, “1.55-µm InGaAsP-InP Laser Arrays with Integrated-Mode Expanders Fabricated Using a Single Epitaxial Growth,” IEEE J. Sel. Top. Quantum Electron. 3, 1332–1343 (1997). [CrossRef]
V. M. Menon, F. Xia, and S. R. Forrest, “Photonic integration using asymmetric twin-waveguide technology: Part II-Devices,” IEEE J. Sel. Top. Quantum Electron. 11, 30–42 (2005). [CrossRef]
2. Concept
M. Galarza, K. De Mesel, R. Baets, A. Martinez, C. Aramburu, and M. Lopez-Amo, “Compact spot-size converters with fiber-matched antiresonant reflecting optical eaveguide,” Appl. Opt. 42, 4841–4846 (2003). [CrossRef] [PubMed]
3. Design
The European FP6 Network of Excellence ePIXnet: http://www.epixnet.org.
Fimmwave/Fimmprop, Photon Design; http://www.photond.com.
OptiBPM, Optiwave Corporation; http://www.optiwave.com.
| d | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| L i | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| w b | 1.04 | 1.18 | 1.23 |
| L beat | 19 | 44 | 85 |
4. Simulation results
5. Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References and links
E. Tangdiongga, Y. Liu, J. H. Den Besten, M. van Geemert, T. Van Dongen, J. J. M. Binsma, H. De Waardt, G. D. Khoe, M. K. Smit, and H. J. S. Dorren, “Monolithically integrated 80-Gb/s AWG-based all-optical wavelength converter,” IEEE Photon. Technol. Lett. 18, 1627–1629 (2006). [CrossRef] | |
T. Van Caenegem, D. Van Thourhout, M. Galarza, S. Verstuyft, I. Moerman, P. Van Daele, R. Baets, P. Demeester, C. G. P. Herben, X. J. M. Leijtens, and M. K. Smit, “Monolithically integrated multi-wavelength laser by selective area growth with metal organic vapour phase epitaxy,” Electron. Lett. 37, 296–298 (2001). [CrossRef] | |
J. Dubowski, Y. Feng, P. Poole, M. Buchanan, S. Poirier, J. Genest, and V. Aimez, “Monolithic multiple wavelength ridge waveguide laser array fabricated by Nd:YAG laser induced quantum well intermixing,” J. Vac. Sci. Technol. A 20, 1426–1429 (2002). [CrossRef] | |
V. Lal, M. L. Masanovic, J. A. Summers, G. Fish, and D. J. Blumenthal, “Monolithic wavelength converters for high-speed packet-switched optical networks,” IEEE J. Sel. Top. Quantum Electron. 13, 49–57 (2007). [CrossRef] | |
Y. Suematsu, M. Yamada, and K. Kayashi, “Integrated twin-guide AlGaAs laser with multiheterosctructure,” IEEE J. Quantum Electron. QE-11, 457–460 (1975). [CrossRef] | |
V. Vusirikala, S. S. Saini, R. E. Bartolo, S. Argawala, R. D. Whaley, F. G. Johnson, D. R. Stone, and M. Dagenais, “1.55-µm InGaAsP-InP Laser Arrays with Integrated-Mode Expanders Fabricated Using a Single Epitaxial Growth,” IEEE J. Sel. Top. Quantum Electron. 3, 1332–1343 (1997). [CrossRef] | |
S. S. Saini, Z. Dilli, F. G. Johnson, H. Shen, W. Zhou, and M. Dagenais, “Taper length variation in passive active resonant coupler PARC platform,” in Integrated Photonics Research, Vol. 46 of OSA Trends in Optics and Photonics Optical Society of Ameirca (Whasington, D.C., 1976), paper IThG3. | |
M. K. Chin and C. W. Lee, “Polarization-independent vertical coupler for photonics integration,” Opt. Express 12, 117–123 (2004). [CrossRef] [PubMed] | |
P. V. Studenkov, M. R. Gokhale, and S. R. Forrest, “Efficient coupling in integrated twin-waveguide lasers using waveguide tapers,” IEEE Photon. Tecnol. Lett. 11, 1096–1098 (1999). [CrossRef] | |
V. M. Menon, F. Xia, and S. R. Forrest, “Photonic integration using asymmetric twin-waveguide technology: Part II-Devices,” IEEE J. Sel. Top. Quantum Electron. 11, 30–42 (2005). [CrossRef] | |
J. D. Love, W. M. Henry, W. J. Stewart, R. J. Black, S. Lacroix, and F. Gonthier, “Tapered single-mode fibers and devices. Part 1: Adiabaticity criteria,” IEE Proc.-J 138, 343–354 (1991). | |
M. Galarza, K. De Mesel, R. Baets, A. Martinez, C. Aramburu, and M. Lopez-Amo, “Compact spot-size converters with fiber-matched antiresonant reflecting optical eaveguide,” Appl. Opt. 42, 4841–4846 (2003). [CrossRef] [PubMed] | |
The European FP6 Network of Excellence ePIXnet: http://www.epixnet.org. | |
Fimmwave/Fimmprop, Photon Design; http://www.photond.com. | |
OptiBPM, Optiwave Corporation; http://www.optiwave.com. |
OCIS Codes
(130.0130) Integrated optics : Integrated optics
(130.1750) Integrated optics : Components
(130.2790) Integrated optics : Guided waves
ToC Category:
Integrated Optics
History
Original Manuscript: February 12, 2008
Revised Manuscript: March 28, 2008
Manuscript Accepted: April 18, 2008
Published: May 23, 2008
Citation
Marko Galarza, Dries Van Thourhout, Roel Baets, and Manuel Lopez-Amo, "Compact and highly-efficient polarization independent vertical resonant couplers for active-passive monolithic integration," Opt. Express 16, 8350-8358 (2008)
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References
- E. Tangdiongga, Y. Liu, J. H. Den Besten, M. van Geemert, T. Van Dongen, J. J. M. Binsma, H. De Waardt, G. D. Khoe, M. K. Smit, and H. J. S. Dorren, "Monolithically integrated 80-Gb/s AWG-based all-optical wavelength converter," IEEE Photon. Technol. Lett. 18, 1627-1629 (2006). [CrossRef]
- T. Van Caenegem, D. Van Thourhout, M. Galarza, S. Verstuyft, I. Moerman, P. Van Daele, R. Baets, P. Demeester, C. G. P. Herben, X. J. M. Leijtens, and M. K. Smit, "Monolithically integrated multi-wavelength laser by selective area growth with metal organic vapour phase epitaxy," Electron. Lett. 37, 296-298 (2001). [CrossRef]
- J. Dubowski, Y. Feng, P. Poole, M. Buchanan, S. Poirier, J. Genest, and V. Aimez, "Monolithic multiple wavelength ridge waveguide laser array fabricated by Nd:YAG laser induced quantum well intermixing," J. Vac. Sci. Technol. A 20, 1426-1429 (2002). [CrossRef]
- V. Lal, M. L. Masanovic, J. A. Summers, G. Fish, and D. J. Blumenthal, "Monolithic wavelength converters for high-speed packet-switched optical networks," IEEE J. Sel. Top. Quantum Electron. 13, 49-57 (2007). [CrossRef]
- Y. Suematsu, M. Yamada, and K. Kayashi, "Integrated twin-guide AlGaAs laser with multiheterosctructure," IEEE J. Quantum Electron. QE-11, 457-460 (1975). [CrossRef]
- V. Vusirikala, S. S. Saini, R. E. Bartolo, S. Argawala, R. D. Whaley, F. G. Johnson, D. R. Stone, and M. Dagenais, "1.55-?m InGaAsP-InP Laser Arrays with Integrated-Mode Expanders Fabricated Using a Single Epitaxial Growth," IEEE J. Sel. Top. Quantum Electron. 3, 1332-1343 (1997). [CrossRef]
- S. S. Saini, Z. Dilli, F. G. Johnson, H. Shen, W. Zhou, and M. Dagenais, "Taper length variation in passive active resonant coupler PARC platform," in Integrated Photonics Research, Vol. 46 of OSA Trends in Optics and Photonics Optical Society of Ameirca (Whasington, D.C., 1976), paper IThG3.
- M. K. Chin and C. W. Lee, "Polarization-independent vertical coupler for photonics integration," Opt. Express 12, 117-123 (2004). [CrossRef] [PubMed]
- P. V. Studenkov, M. R. Gokhale, and S. R. Forrest, "Efficient coupling in integrated twin-waveguide lasers using waveguide tapers," IEEE Photon. Tecnol. Lett. 11, 1096-1098 (1999). [CrossRef]
- V. M. Menon, F. Xia, and S. R. Forrest, "Photonic integration using asymmetric twin-waveguide technology: Part II-Devices," IEEE J. Sel. Top. Quantum Electron. 11, 30-42 (2005). [CrossRef]
- J. D. Love, W. M. Henry, W. J. Stewart, R. J. Black, S. Lacroix, and F. Gonthier, "Tapered single-mode fibers and devices. Part 1: Adiabaticity criteria," IEE Proc.-J 138, 343-354 (1991).
- M. Galarza, K. De Mesel, R. Baets, A. Martinez, C. Aramburu, and M. Lopez-Amo, "Compact spot-size converters with fiber-matched antiresonant reflecting optical eaveguide," Appl. Opt. 42, 4841-4846 (2003). [CrossRef] [PubMed]
- The European FP6 Network of Excellence ePIXnet: http://www.epixnet.org.
- Fimmwave/Fimmprop, Photon Design; http://www.photond.com.
- OptiBPM, Optiwave Corporation; http://www.optiwave.com.
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