Abstract
We describe how multimode interference couplers (MMI) may be used to broaden and flatten the passband of integrated wavelength-dispersive filters. We discuss the approach and demonstrate its effectiveness with a passband-broadened InP arrayed waveguide filter operating at 1.5 μm.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1340-1342 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | IEEE Photonics Technology Letters |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 1 1996 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering