A novel 2×3 optical switch utilizing total internal reflection based on thermo-optical effect of polymer

Hui Yu; Xiaoqing Jiang; Jianyi Yang; Minghua Wang

doi:10.1117/12.667008

28 January 2006 A novel 2×3 optical switch utilizing total internal reflection based on thermo-optical effect of polymer

Hui Yu, Xiaoqing Jiang, Jianyi Yang, Minghua Wang

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Proceedings Volume 6025, ICO20: Optical Communication; 60250J (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.667008
Event: ICO20:Optical Devices and Instruments, 2005, Changchun, China

Abstract

An ultra compact, highly integrated photonic switch with 2×3 configuration was designed and fabricated using the thermo-optical effect of polymer materials. By exerting voltage to proper compartment of the electrode, the input light can be switched freely among three output ports. The experiment results show: for the "insufficient reflection" state, the extinction ratio is 16.64dB for the middle output port; for the "bar" state, the extinction ratio for the reflection port is 26.8 dB. The power consumption is on the scale of 100 mW, and varies with different function mode.

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Hui Yu, Xiaoqing Jiang, Jianyi Yang, and Minghua Wang "A novel 2×3 optical switch utilizing total internal reflection based on thermo-optical effect of polymer", Proc. SPIE 6025, ICO20: Optical Communication, 60250J (28 January 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.667008

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