Chinese Optics Letters, Volume. 24, Issue 1, (2026)

Integrated computational spectrometer with 40 pm resolution using tunable micro-ring resonators [Early Posting]

Wang Kai, Wang Kai, She Zeronghong, Tan Hongren, Zhang Tianyue, Zhang Lei
Author Affiliations
  • China
  • Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications
  • School of Integrated Circuits
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    The increasing demand for miniaturized and portable spectrometers across diverse applications drives the development of computational spectrometers based on algorithmic reconstruction. This work presents an integrated computational spectrometer fabricated on a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) substrate. The device utilizes six cascaded tunable add-drop micro-rings (MRRs), each with two tuning states, providing 128 distinct filtering channels within a compact footprint of 0.62 mm². Experimental results demonstrate successful spectral reconstruction within the 1525-1565 nm band, achieving a resolution of 40 pm. The average power consumption of the device is 140 mW.

    Paper Information

    Manuscript Accepted: Jul. 8, 2025

    Posted: Aug. 12, 2025

    DOI: 10.3788/COL202524.011301