论文信息 - 4$,times,$4 Nonblocking Polymeric Thermo-Optic Switch Matrix Using the Total Internal Reflection Effect

4$,times,$4 Nonblocking Polymeric Thermo-Optic Switch Matrix Using the Total Internal Reflection Effect

A polymeric 4times4 nonblocking thermo-optic switch matrix that uses the total internal reflection effect, is designed and fabricated. The switch matrix has a total device length of 39.3 mm, a fiber-to-fiber insertion loss ranging from 8.7 to 4.5 dB, and a worst case cross talk of -23.3 dB. The device also achieves a low power consumption of 96 mW and a switch response time of 2.1 ms

R.T. Chen | X. Wang | M.Y. Chen | B. Howley

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