Abstract
Integrated optical amplifiers are currently regaining interest. Stand-alone single integrated amplifiers offer only limited advantage over current erbium doped fiber amplifiers, whereas arrays of integrated amplifiers are very attractive due to miniaturization and the possibility of mass production. The increasing complexity and functionality of optical networks prompts a demand for highly integrated optical circuits. On-board optical amplifiers, monolithically integrated with functionalities like switching or multiplexing/demultiplexing will allow flexible incorporation of optical integrated circuits in existing and future networks without affecting the power budget of the system. Silica on silicon technology offers a unique possibility to selectively dope sections of the integrated circuit with erbium where amplification is desired. Some techniques for active/passive integration are reviewed and a silica on silicon based approach is discussed in more detail.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings on 27th European Conference on Optical Communication |
| Volume | 4 |
| Publication date | 2001 |
| Pages | 630-631 |
| ISBN (Print) | 0-7803-6705-7 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2001 |
| Event | 27th European Conference on Optical Communication - Amsterdam, Netherlands Duration: 30 Sept 2001 → 4 Oct 2001 Conference number: 27 |
Conference
| Conference | 27th European Conference on Optical Communication |
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| Number | 27 |
| Country/Territory | Netherlands |
| City | Amsterdam |
| Period | 30/09/2001 → 04/10/2001 |
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