2X2 GAAS ASYMMETRIC MACH-ZEHNDER INTERFEROMETER SWITCH

被引:5
作者
FENG, H
LI, XH
YANG, ZY
WANG, MH
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[1] Department of Information and Electronic Engineering, Zhejiang University, Liu He Ta
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10.1063/1.106842
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O59 [应用物理学];
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We report on the first 2X2 GaAs asymmetric Mach-Zehnder interferential switch. The mechanism of this device is analyzed. Instead of using Y branches, two asymmetric X junctions have been utilized in the switch. The device is characterized by a switching voltage of 12.5 V and a crosstalk ratio of less than -22 dB at an operating wavelength of 1.15-mu-m. It is shown that this device could be applied to switching arrays.
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页码:2843 / 2845
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