In this paper, the performance of a digital optical switch, operating at the infrared communications wavelength of 1550 nm and based on the thermo-optic effect in amorphous silicon, are investigated. We prove that the strong thermo-optic effect of amorphous silicon, combined with the possibility of realising micrometric integrated structures, allow the design of promising integrated switches. The device, designed for low-cost photonic applications, could be easily integrated in silicon optoelectronic circuits.
Digital optical switch based on amorphous silicon waveguide / Sirleto, L.; Iodice, M.; DELLA CORTE, F. G.; Rendina, I.. - In: OPTICS AND LASERS IN ENGINEERING. - ISSN 0143-8166. - 45:(2007), pp. 458-462. [10.1016/j.optlaseng.2006.04.009]
Digital optical switch based on amorphous silicon waveguide
F. G. DELLA CORTE;
2007
Abstract
In this paper, the performance of a digital optical switch, operating at the infrared communications wavelength of 1550 nm and based on the thermo-optic effect in amorphous silicon, are investigated. We prove that the strong thermo-optic effect of amorphous silicon, combined with the possibility of realising micrometric integrated structures, allow the design of promising integrated switches. The device, designed for low-cost photonic applications, could be easily integrated in silicon optoelectronic circuits.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
