Monolithic 160 Gbit/s optical time-division multiplexer.
We present the design and experimental characterization of a monolithic optical time-division multiplexer (MUX) for 160 Gbit/s operation based on periodically poled lithium niobate (PPLN) waveguides. Its key figures of merit agree well with theoretical predictions and meet or exceed those of a previously demonstrated PPLN-planar-light-wave-circuit hybrid MUX. The monolithic design has a simpler layout and higher efficiency while keeping the cross talk low.
Huang
Jie
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Ginzton Laboratory, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA. jiehuang@stanford.edu
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