Reconfigurable thermo-optic polymer switch based true-time-delay network utilizing imprinting and inkjet printing

Reconfigurable true-time-delay lines, comprising of 2×2 thermo-optic polymer switches and rib waveguides are fabricated utilizing a combination of roll-to-roll (R2R) compatible UV imprinting and ink-jet printing, which promises high throughput and low cost photonic devices.

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