Abstract
An InP based 1×16 optical switch is demonstrated. The output ports are spaced 250 microns apart, and the total device length is 5.9 mm. Optical amplifiers are used to both gate the optical signals and to provide optical gain. The total net loss of the device, excluding coupling, is 0-2.5 dB with extinction ratios in excess of 18 dB. The uniformity spread of the 16 channels is better than 6.7 dB.
© 1992 Optical Society of America
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