Monolithically integrated 100-channel WDM channel selector employing low-crosstalk AWG

A 100-channel wavelength-division-multiplexing channel selector monolithically integrated on an InP substrate is demonstrated. The selector consists of two arrayed waveguide gratings (AWGs), two semiconductor-optical-amplifier (SOA)-gate arrays, and a multimode interference coupler. The selector employs improved AWGs whose crosstalk is reduced with higher order mode filters. Successful channel selection and lossless operation for all channels are achieved. Error-free operation at 10 Gb/s and small sensitivity penalties between 1.8 and 3.3 dB are obtained.