Gigabit Optical Interconnects: System and Component Analysis, Design and Development

Abstract

This report describes the results of experiments performed in various areas of technology required to develop gigabit optical interconnects for communication at 1.3 micrometer wavelength. First, we will summarize the analysis of optical correlation switches (i.e. optical AND gates) for use in time-division optical interconnects. Next, we describe the design and characterization of an all-optical, 30db contrast ratio GaAlInAs multiple quantum well asymmetric reflection modulator. Then, we comment on the characterization of polarization-dependent, strained-layer InGaAs/GaAs materials useful for light emitters and modulators. Finally, we report on the development of an optically transparent ATM packet switch testbed operating at 1.24416 Gbit/ s. This work is a continuation of in-house efforts begun under 62702F, JON 4600P201 and summarized in RL-TR-91-398.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA285538

Entities

People

  • John L. Stacy
  • Mark F. Krol
  • Michael J. Hayduk
  • Raymond K. Boncek
  • Steven T. Johns

Organizations

  • Rome Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplifiers
  • Communication Systems
  • Contrast
  • Data Rate
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Electronics Laboratories
  • Lasers
  • Materials
  • Modulators
  • Multiple Access
  • Optical Fibers
  • Optical Interconnects
  • Quantum Wells
  • Reflection
  • Semiconductors
  • Time Division Multiple Access

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Quantum Dot Semiconductor Device Photonics and Graphene Optoelectronic Materials and THz Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Quantum Computing
  • Quantum Science - Quantum Key Distribution