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Loss reduction for phased-array demultiplexers using a double etch technique

  • C. Dam, van
  • , A.A.M. Staring
  • , E.J. Jansen
  • , J.J.M. Binsma
  • , T. Dongen, van
  • , M.K. Smit
  • , B.H. Verbeek

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Abstract

Wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) is an effective technique to exploit the huge bandwidth of optical fibres. Key components in such WDM-systems are demultiplexers which spatially separate the different wavelength channels. Phased-array demultiplexers combine ease of fabrication and low insertion losses. A method is presented for reducing the loss of phased-array wavelength demultiplexers. Feasibility of the concept is demonstrated experimentally for an 8 channel demultiplexer with 2 nm channel spacing employing non-birefringent InGaAsP-on-InP raised strip waveguides. A loss reduction of 1.7 dB for TE polarization and 1.3 dB for TM polarization is demonstrated experimentally
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIntegrated Photonics Research : summaries of papers presented at the topical meeting, April 29 - May 2, 1996, Boston, Massachusetts
Place of PublicationWashington, DC
PublisherOptical Society of America (OSA)
Pages52-55
ISBN (Print)1-557-52438-6
Publication statusPublished - 1996

Publication series

NameOSA technical digest series
Volume1996,6

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