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1995
Journal Article
Title
Fast 2*2 Mach-Zehnder optical space switches using InGaAsP-InP multiquantum-well structures
Abstract
We report fast 2*2 Mach-Zehnder optical space switches by using quantum confined Stark effect in InGaAsP-InP multiquantum-well structures that are ultracompact, require low voltages, and employ a simple RF drive with RC time-constant limited lumped electrodes. Cut-off frequencies in excess of 10 GHz are observed suitable for a variety of fast optical switching applications.
Keyword(s)
electro-optical switches
gallium arsenide
gallium compounds
high-speed optical techniques
iii-v semiconductors
indium compounds
optical communication equipment
quantum confined stark effect
semiconductor quantum wells
mach-zehnder optical space switches
InGaAsP-InP multiquantum-well structures
rf drive
rc time-constant limited lumped electrodes
cut-off frequencies
fast optical switching applications
10 GHz
InGaAsP-InP