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Edwin Jan Klein - Universiteit Twente

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Chapter 7<br />

the large peak in the response measured for this configuration. A comparison with the<br />

response of the second configuration shows that the “on” / “off” switch ratio that can<br />

be obtained for this router is ≈15 dB. The ∆λFWHM of the dropped channel is 0.22 nm<br />

(=37 GHz @1310 nm).<br />

Normalized drop power (dB)<br />

0<br />

-5<br />

-10<br />

-15<br />

-20<br />

-25<br />

1306 1308 1310 1312 1314 1316 1318<br />

Wavelength (nm)<br />

Figure 7.34. Switching of a single channel in the router.<br />

180<br />

All Off<br />

MR1 On<br />

MR1 and MR2 On<br />

Following these measurements the router was pigtailed, wirebonded and packaged in<br />

a compact box as shown in Figure 7.35. This box contained all necessary hardware to<br />

drive control the router via USB.<br />

Figure 7.35. The 1300 nm router packaged in a compact box.<br />

After packaging all heaters on the router could be driven on more complex switching<br />

measurements could be performed. Unfortunately, however, some heaters were<br />

damaged in the initial router tests. In addition, the high power output of the broadband<br />

source damaged the glue after prolonged measurements, resulting in a drop in the

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