Tunable thermo-optic filter for WDM applications

被引:6
作者
Hohlfeld, D [1 ]
Epmeier, M [1 ]
Zappe, H [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Freiburg, Inst Microsyst Technol, Lab Microopt, D-79110 Freiburg, Germany
来源
FIFTEENTH IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MICRO ELECTRO MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, TECHNICAL DIGEST | 2002年
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D O I
10.1109/MEMSYS.2002.984334
中图分类号
TM [电工技术]; TN [电子技术、通信技术];
学科分类号
0808 ; 0809 ;
摘要
In this paper we present a novel MEMS-based concept for tunable optical filters for use in wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) systems. Such a filter is essential for monitoring and reconfiguration of optical networks. Our device is based on a Fabry-Perot interferometer employing a silicon cavity and silicon-based dielectric Bragg mirrors. It is fabricated as a free-standing membrane. Wavelength tuning is achieved through thermal modulation of the resonator's optical thickness. We present the measurement of optical filter performance and tunability. Numerical simulation results of its steady-state and transient thermal behavior are also given.
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页码:564 / 567
页数:4
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