A multimode thermo-optic polymer switch for incorporation in a 4×4 hybrid integrated optoelectronic switch matrix

Hnatiw, A.J.P.; DeCorby, R. G.; McMullin, J.N.; Callender, Claire L.; MacDonald, R.I.

doi:10.1109/ccece.1999.807989

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“…3. 18 The active region ͑electro-or thermo-optic region͒ is used to change the relative phases among the arms, which can realize the switching [18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33] or tunable power splitting function at the outputs. 22 Generally, the MZI switches are based on Y-junction, directional coupler and MMI.…”

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Multimode interference photonic switches

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Abstract. Photonic switches are becoming key components in advanced optical networks due to their various applications in optical communication. One of the key advantages of photonic switches is the fact that they redirect or convert light without any optical to electronic conversions and vice versa. As one type of optical switch, multimode interference ͑MMI͒ switches have received more attention in recent years due to their significant role. The structure and operation principle of various types of MMI switches are introduced, and the recent progresses of MMI switches are also discussed.

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