Silicon-Based Polarization and Wavelength Synchronous Demultiplexing Arrayed Waveguide Grating
In this work, we propose an 8-channel arrayed waveguide grating (AWG) designed for synchronized de-multiplexing of both polarization and wavelength. The AWG device is fabricated on a 220 nm-thick top-silicon Silicon-On-Insulator (SOI) wafer using a straightforward single-etch process. It demonstrate...
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| description | In this work, we propose an 8-channel arrayed waveguide grating (AWG) designed for synchronized de-multiplexing of both polarization and wavelength. The AWG device is fabricated on a 220 nm-thick top-silicon Silicon-On-Insulator (SOI) wafer using a straightforward single-etch process. It demonstrates the ability for wavelength division de-multiplexing across both TE and TM polarization states, ranging from 1530 to 1542 nm. Measurements reveal that the insertion loss for each channel is less than 3 dB. Additionally, the polarization-dependent loss measures at 1 dB. These experimental results underline the superior performance characteristics of the designed polarization-insensitive AWG. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported C-band silicon AWG that accomplishes polarization-wavelength synchronous demultiplexing. This development introduces a new perspective in the design and functionality of AWGs, highlighting the significant potential of this device in the realm of optical communication. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a4b3193065664353a74854b6c5df40902025-08-20T02:38:09ZengIEEEIEEE Photonics Journal1943-06552023-01-011551610.1109/JPHOT.2023.332019510266691Silicon-Based Polarization and Wavelength Synchronous Demultiplexing Arrayed Waveguide GratingYawen Bai0https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6993-415XChenguang Li1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7488-0184Qiang Zhang2https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8145-9837Pengfei Wang3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5285-9832State Key Laboratory of Transient Optics and Photonics, Xi'an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Xi'an, ChinaCollege of Information Science and Electronic Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, ChinaZhejiang Lab, Hangzhou, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Transient Optics and Photonics, Xi'an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Xi'an, ChinaIn this work, we propose an 8-channel arrayed waveguide grating (AWG) designed for synchronized de-multiplexing of both polarization and wavelength. The AWG device is fabricated on a 220 nm-thick top-silicon Silicon-On-Insulator (SOI) wafer using a straightforward single-etch process. It demonstrates the ability for wavelength division de-multiplexing across both TE and TM polarization states, ranging from 1530 to 1542 nm. Measurements reveal that the insertion loss for each channel is less than 3 dB. Additionally, the polarization-dependent loss measures at 1 dB. These experimental results underline the superior performance characteristics of the designed polarization-insensitive AWG. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported C-band silicon AWG that accomplishes polarization-wavelength synchronous demultiplexing. This development introduces a new perspective in the design and functionality of AWGs, highlighting the significant potential of this device in the realm of optical communication.https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10266691/Array waveguide gratingpolarization independentwavelength division multiplexing |
| spellingShingle | Yawen Bai Chenguang Li Qiang Zhang Pengfei Wang Silicon-Based Polarization and Wavelength Synchronous Demultiplexing Arrayed Waveguide Grating IEEE Photonics Journal Array waveguide grating polarization independent wavelength division multiplexing |
| title | Silicon-Based Polarization and Wavelength Synchronous Demultiplexing Arrayed Waveguide Grating |
| title_full | Silicon-Based Polarization and Wavelength Synchronous Demultiplexing Arrayed Waveguide Grating |
| title_fullStr | Silicon-Based Polarization and Wavelength Synchronous Demultiplexing Arrayed Waveguide Grating |
| title_full_unstemmed | Silicon-Based Polarization and Wavelength Synchronous Demultiplexing Arrayed Waveguide Grating |
| title_short | Silicon-Based Polarization and Wavelength Synchronous Demultiplexing Arrayed Waveguide Grating |
| title_sort | silicon based polarization and wavelength synchronous demultiplexing arrayed waveguide grating |
| topic | Array waveguide grating polarization independent wavelength division multiplexing |
| url | https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10266691/ |
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