Module for optical logic circuits using symmetric self-electrooptic effect devices

An optical module designed to perform cascadable optical logic using arrays of symmetric self-electrooptic effect devices (S-SEEDs) is described. The operation of an array of 7 x 3 devices with optical windows spaced by 20 microm is demonstrated including both array preset and individual device swit...

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Published in:Applied optics (2004) 1990-05, Vol.29 (14), p.2164-2170
Main Authors: Prise, M E, Craft, N C, Lamarche, R E, Downs, M M, Walker, S J, D'Asaro, L A, Chirovsky, L M
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Language:English
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Summary:An optical module designed to perform cascadable optical logic using arrays of symmetric self-electrooptic effect devices (S-SEEDs) is described. The operation of an array of 7 x 3 devices with optical windows spaced by 20 microm is demonstrated including both array preset and individual device switching. The issues leading to the design of this optical system are detailed. This work illustrates some of the issues which must be considered when designing systems using small reflecting electrooptic devices such as SEEDs and free-space optics in digital systems.
ISSN:1559-128X
DOI:10.1364/AO.29.002164