Power control in the photonic domain based on integrated arrays of optical variable attenuators in glass-on-silicon technology

An automatic power control system based on arrays of four optical variable attenuators, realized in glass-on-silicon technology, is proposed. The application to a specific optical equipment is then reported and the main features and performances are highlighted.

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Published in:IEEE journal of selected topics in quantum electronics 1999-09, Vol.5 (5), p.1289-1297
Main Authors: Lenzi, M., Tebaldini, S., di Mola, D., Brunazzi, S., Cibinetto, L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Integrated optics
Monitoring
Optical arrays
Optical attenuators
Optical control
Optical fiber networks
Optical network units
Power control
Thermal variables control
Wavelength division multiplexing
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Summary:An automatic power control system based on arrays of four optical variable attenuators, realized in glass-on-silicon technology, is proposed. The application to a specific optical equipment is then reported and the main features and performances are highlighted.
ISSN:1077-260X
1558-4542
DOI:10.1109/2944.806754