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Three-dimensional broadband polymer optical waveguide switch matrix.

Kaixin Chen1, Pak Lim Chu, Hau Ping Chan

  • 1Department of Electronic Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China. kxchen@ee.cityu.edu.hk

Applied Optics
|November 21, 2007
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This study demonstrates a compact 1x4 3D polymer optical waveguide switch matrix using thermo-optic switches. The device offers wavelength-independent performance across the C band and can be scaled to larger M x M configurations.

Area of Science:

  • Photonics and Optical Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Integrated Optics

Background:

  • Traditional planar optical switches face limitations in size and performance.
  • Thermo-optic switching offers a viable mechanism for optical signal routing.
  • The development of compact, efficient, and broadband optical switch matrices is crucial for advanced optical networks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate a novel 1x4 three-dimensional (3D) polymer optical waveguide switch matrix.
  • To investigate the performance characteristics, including compactness, power consumption, and wavelength dependency.
  • To explore the scalability of the 3D switch matrix architecture for M x M nonblocking configurations.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a 1x4 switch matrix utilizing vertically coupled thermo-optic switches.

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  • Characterization of the device's optical performance, including switching extinction ratio, crosstalk, and insertion loss.
  • Evaluation of wavelength dependency across the C band and assessment of power consumption.

    • Main Results:

    • A compact 3D polymer optical waveguide switch matrix (9 mm length) with low power consumption (45 mW) was successfully fabricated.
    • The device enables easy light signal switching to any output port using a single switch unit.
    • Key performance metrics (extinction ratio, crosstalk, insertion loss) were found to be practically wavelength-independent over the C band.

    Conclusions:

    • The demonstrated 1x4 3D switch matrix offers significant advantages in compactness and wavelength-independent operation compared to planar designs.
    • The thermo-optic switching approach in a 3D configuration provides efficient light signal routing.
    • The 3D architecture is readily scalable to larger M x M nonblocking switch matrices, paving the way for advanced optical switching systems.