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1995
Journal Article
Titel
Photonic ICs await their utilisation
Abstract
The future of InP integration technology, in the face of developments towards hybrid optical assembly and of success with polymers and 'silica-on-silicon' technology, is questioned. In the opinion of many experts, only through use of photonic integrated circuits can the necessary decisive thrust in cost reduction for photonic modules and systems be achieved. This technology offers a broad potential for innovation with regard to components having new functionalities. Examples are depicted of a WDM transmitter, a bidirectional optical transceiver, a polarisation diversity heterodyne receiver, a tapered-lightguide-to-glass- fibre optical field matching transformer and an 'optical motherboard'.
Language
German
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iii-v semiconductors
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indium compounds
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integrated circuit technology
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integrated optoelectronics
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multiplexing equipment
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optical receivers
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optical transmitters
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technological forecasting
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transceivers
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wavelength division multiplexing
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future
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cost reduction
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photonic modules
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functionalities
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wdm transmitter
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bidirectional optical transceiver
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polarisation diversity heterodyne receiver
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optical field matching transformer
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optical motherboard
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InP photonic integrated circuits