LiNbO3 optical switch using asymmetric X-junction waveguide for broadband optical network node

Takuya Sakamaki; Yu Narita; Hiroyuki Tsuda; Shinya Nakajima; Tetsuya Kawanishi

doi:10.1587/elex.7.360

LiNbO₃ optical switch using asymmetric X-junction waveguide for broadband optical network node

Takuya Sakamaki^*, Yu Narita, Hiroyuki Tsuda, Shinya Nakajima, Tetsuya Kawanishi

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Broadband optical switches are required for a wave-length division multiplexed photonic network node. The wavelength dependency of the LiNbO₃ optical switch characteristics are mainly attributed to the directional coupler section. An asymmetric X-junction was suitable for a broadband optical switch because it has flat spectral response over wide wavelength range and it is easy to fabricate. We have optimized the structure of an asymmetric X-junction and fabricated the 1×2 LiNbO₃ optical switches using it. The optical switch showed broad band characteristics compared to the switch with a directional coupler.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	360-364
Number of pages	5
Journal	ieice electronics express
Volume	7
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1587/elex.7.360
Publication status	Published - 2010 Mar 10
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

LiNbO
Optical switch
X-branch

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Condensed Matter Physics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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