Integrated optical backplane amplifier

J. Yang; Tobias Lamprecht; Kerstin Wörhoff; Alfred Driessen; Folkert Horst; Bert J. Offrein; Feridun Ay; Markus Pollnau

doi:10.1109/JSTQE.2010.2089604

Integrated optical backplane amplifier

J. Yang
, Tobias Lamprecht
, Kerstin Wörhoff
, Alfred Driessen
, Folkert Horst
, Bert J. Offrein
, Feridun Ay
, Markus Pollnau

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Abstract

A solution for compensating losses in optical interconnects is provided. Large-core Al2O3:Nd3+ channel waveguide amplifiers are characterized and tested in combination with passive polymer waveguides. Coupling losses between the two waveguides are investigated in order to optimize the channel geometries of the two waveguide types. A tapered Al2O3:Nd3+ waveguide is designed to improve the pump intensity in the active region. A maximum 0.21-dB net gain at a signal wavelength of 880 nm is demonstrated in a structure in which an Al2O3:Nd3+ waveguide is coupled between two polymer waveguides. The gain can be improved by increasing the pump power and adjusting the waveguide properties of the amplifier.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	609-616
Number of pages	8
Journal	IEEE journal of selected topics in quantum electronics
Volume	17
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/JSTQE.2010.2089604
Publication status	Published - Jan 2011

Keywords

Optical backplanes
Polymer waveguide
IOMS-APD: Active Photonic Devices
Al2O3:Nd3+ channel waveguide amplifier
n/a OA procedure

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