Abstract
Multicore fiber enables a parallel optic data link with a single optical fiber, thus providing an attractive way to increase the total throughput and the integration density of the interconnections. We study and present photonics integration technologies and optical coupling approaches for multicore transmitter and receiver subassemblies. Such optical engines are implemented and characterized using multimode 6-core fibers and multicore-optimized active devices: 850-nm VCSEL and PD arrays with circular layout and multi-channel driver and receiver ICs. They are developed for bit-rates of 25 Gbps/channel and beyond, i.e. <150 Gbps per fiber, and also optimized for ruggedized transceivers with extended operation temperature range, for harsh environment applications, including space.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Optical Interconnects XVI |
Publisher | International Society for Optics and Photonics SPIE |
Volume | 9753 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781628419887 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2016 |
MoE publication type | A4 Article in a conference publication |
Event | Optical Interconnects XVI - San Francisco, United States Duration: 15 Feb 2016 → 17 Feb 2016 |
Conference
Conference | Optical Interconnects XVI |
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Country | United States |
City | San Francisco |
Period | 15/02/16 → 17/02/16 |
Keywords
- Aerospace electronics
- Fiber optics
- Micro-Optics
- Multicore fiber
- Optical interconnect
- Parallel optic link
- VCSEL