Design and simulation of a 16-bit variable optical attenuator

  • W. Sun
  • , M. J. Mughal
  • , W. Noell
  • , F. Perez
  • , N. A. Riza
  • , N. De Rooij

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Abstract

Presents an initial design and simulation results of 16-bit variable optical attenuator (VOA) with chip dimensions of 4 × 4 μm2. Initial results indicate device-switching time is below 1 ms at a driving voltage of above 100 V. VOAs are widely used in optical communication and signal processing systems to attenuate light intensity between input and output optical ports. This VOA is currently under development and will be fabricated using SOI technology.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2002 IEEE/LEOS International Conference on Optical MEMs, OMEMS 2002 - Conference Digest
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages53-54
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)0780375955, 9780780375956
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2002
Externally publishedYes
EventIEEE/LEOS International Conference on Optical MEMs, OMEMS 2002 - Lugano, Switzerland
Duration: 20 Aug 200223 Aug 2002

Publication series

Name2002 IEEE/LEOS International Conference on Optical MEMs, OMEMS 2002 - Conference Digest

Conference

ConferenceIEEE/LEOS International Conference on Optical MEMs, OMEMS 2002
Country/TerritorySwitzerland
CityLugano
Period20/08/0223/08/02

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