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Coupling ratio tuning of direct UV-written X-couplers for cascaded power splitters in WDM networks

Coupling ratio tuning of direct UV-written X-couplers for cascaded power splitters in WDM networks

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Presented is a study of low polarisation sensitivity 2° X-couplers with 20% coupling ratio tuning via refractive index asymmetry, attaining 50:50 power splitting at 1550 nm. The device has less than 5% coupling ratio variation over 30 nm in the C-band and <0.7 dB polarisation-dependent loss.

Inspec keywords: refractive index; wavelength division multiplexing; optical couplers; integrated optics; optical waveguides; optical fabrication

Other keywords: direct UV-written X-couplers; WDM networks; cascaded power splitters; retractive index asymmetry; 1550 nm; coupling ratio tuning

Subjects: Optical fabrication, surface grinding; Optical waveguides and couplers; Optical communication devices, equipment and systems; Integrated optics; Multiplexing and switching in optical communication; Integrated optics; Optical waveguides

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