Novel geometry for an integrated channel selector

A new reflective configuration for a monolithically integrated channel selector with power monitor is proposed. One star coupler, one arrayed waveguide grating, and a minimum number of semiconductor optical amplifier (SOA) gates are used to achieve loss-free transmission. A 32-channel device controlled by only 12 SOA gates is realized in InP. Low on-chip losses result in strongly reduced bias currents and an improved signal to noise ratio compared to previously demonstrated devices. The use of SOAs allows for switching on a nanosecond time scale.

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