Abstract
We report on the design and fabrication of compact and potentially low-cost multimode fiber matched 1 x N and N x N couplers for LAN’s. The design utilizes the self-imaging effect and tapering of the Multi-Mode Interference (MMI) section. An extended mode propagation analysis and 3-D beam propagation method (BPM) were used to analyze and design these structures. The simulations show that the couplers exhibit low excess losses, low power imbalance, and relaxed fabrication tolerances at very short device length. The devices were fabricated in polymer waveguide technology using spin coating, photolithography, and reactive ion etching. Preliminary experimental results show promising characteristics.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of ECIO 2001 Conference |
Editors | H. Thienpont, F. Berghmans, J. Danckaert, L. Desmet |
Place of Publication | Paderborn |
Pages | 248-251 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Publication status | Published - 4 Apr 2001 |
Event | 6th annual symposium of the IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter 2001 - Brussels, Belgium, Brussels, Belgium Duration: 3 Dec 2001 → 3 Dec 2001 Conference number: 6 |
Conference
Conference | 6th annual symposium of the IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter 2001 |
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Country/Territory | Belgium |
City | Brussels |
Period | 3/12/01 → 3/12/01 |
Other | December 3, 2001 |
Keywords
- IR-58187
- METIS-201180