Hybrid integrated 4/spl times/4 optical matrix switch using self-aligned semiconductor optical amplifier gate arrays and silica planar lightwave circuit

摘要

A 4/spl times/4 gate matrix switch has been developed by employing a newly developed self-aligned multiple chip assembly technique in the hybrid integration of spot-size converter integrated semiconductor optical-amplifier gate arrays and optical fibres on a silica based planar lightwave circuit platform.