Abstract
In this paper, we show and analyze, for the first time, the static performance of integrated multi-stage cascade and tree spectral amplitude OCDMA en/decoders (E/Ds) which are fabricated in the low loss Si3N4–SiO2 material system. Combined with incoherent broad spectral sources these E/Ds enable cost-effective node deployment in an OCDMA passive optical network architecture. We discuss the design of a crucial component, namely the 2x2 3dB multi-mode interference (MMI) coupler. Finally we show measured spectral codes of two-stage E/Ds and compare these with modeled ones.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 12th Annual Symposium of the IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter, 17-18 December 2007, Brussels, Belgium |
Editors | Ph. Emplit, S.P. Gorza, P. Kockaert, X.J.M. Leijtens |
Place of Publication | Brussels |
Publisher | IEEE/LEOS |
Pages | 159-162 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-2-9600753-0-4 |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Event | 12th Annual Symposium of the IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter, December 17-18, 2007, Brussels, Belgium - Brussels, Belgium Duration: 17 Dec 2007 → 18 Dec 2007 |
Conference
Conference | 12th Annual Symposium of the IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter, December 17-18, 2007, Brussels, Belgium |
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Country/Territory | Belgium |
City | Brussels |
Period | 17/12/07 → 18/12/07 |