We present an integrated-optics device that switches any of eight wavelengths from one input fiber to any of nine output fibers with <7 dB loss. Its features are suitable for mass production: use of standard silica waveguides, double-rejection switching and filtering for all paths, and compactness.
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Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2002. OFC 2002
Date of Conference: 17-22 Mar 2002