Integrated array of 1xN optical switches for wavelength-independent and WDM applications

Integrated array of 1xN optical switches for wavelength-independent and WDM applications

This paper describes an optical configuration that allows effective arrangement of multiple 1xN optical switches as an integrated array. An experimental compact module of 16 arrayed 1 x 8 optical switches, built by utilizing a cylindrical lens, achieves uniform performance and a mean fiber-to-fiber...

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Published in:Journal of lightwave technology Vol. 24; no. 2; pp. 884 - 890
Main Authors: Kozhevnikov, M, Kolodner, P, Neilson, D T, Papazian, A R, Frahm, R E, Gates, J V
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 01-02-2006
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Summary:This paper describes an optical configuration that allows effective arrangement of multiple 1xN optical switches as an integrated array. An experimental compact module of 16 arrayed 1 x 8 optical switches, built by utilizing a cylindrical lens, achieves uniform performance and a mean fiber-to-fiber insertion loss of 2.75 dB. This paper also discusses various layouts that use the proposed optical switching module for both wavelength-independent and wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) applications.
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ISSN:0733-8724
DOI:10.1109/JLT.2005.861934