First optical packet switching demonstration with sixteen-channel InP monolithically integrated wavelength selector module

The first demonstration of optical packet switching with an InP monolithic 16-channel wavelength selector module is reported. Switching time below 5 ns, wide input power dynamic range of 15 dB, average polarisation dependent loss below 2 dB, and error free transmission are demonstrated.

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