- https://doi.org/10.1117/12.177657
<title>Monolithic 8 x 8 optical crossbar switch</title>
- Jun 8, 1994
- Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE
- Chet L Balestra +3 more
Abstract
We have designed a monolithic 8 X 8 optical crossbar switch that can provide a lossless link for a fiber optic databus or communication system. The device is based upon a semiconductor active (with gain) waveguide structure that can be used as a building block at a monolithic device or multi-device level to configure a high bandwidth space division switch matrix. We have fabricated and characterized a first generation of devices and currently are involved in characterizing the second and designing the third. We will discuss our concepts for applying our device concepts to higher levels of network integration for military and commercial applications.
- # Optical Crossbar Switch
- # Monolithic Device
- # Semiconductor Active Waveguide
- # Waveguide Structure
- # Fiber Optic Communication System
- # Commercial Applications
- # Databus System
- # Fiber Communication System
- # Building Block
- # Gain Waveguide
