Monolithic 160 Gbit/s optical time-division multiplexer

Opt Lett. 2007 Aug 15;32(16):2420-2. doi: 10.1364/ol.32.002420.

Abstract

We present the design and experimental characterization of a monolithic optical time-division multiplexer (MUX) for 160 Gbit/s operation based on periodically poled lithium niobate (PPLN) waveguides. Its key figures of merit agree well with theoretical predictions and meet or exceed those of a previously demonstrated PPLN-planar-light-wave-circuit hybrid MUX. The monolithic design has a simpler layout and higher efficiency while keeping the cross talk low.