Photonic Sensors, Volume. 15, Issue 2, 250225(2025)

Different-Mode Power Splitters for Optical Testing of Three-Channel and Dual-Mode Waveguide Crossing

MA Hansi, DU Te, JIANG Xinpeng, ZHANG Zhaojian, HE Xin, CHEN Huan, YU Yang, ZHANG Zhenfu, HAN Yunxin, YANG Junbo, and PENG Yuanxi

We study that the different-mode (waveguide-connected) power splitter [(W)PS] can provide different-mode testing points for the optical testing. With the PS or WPS providing two different-mode testing points, the measured insertion losses (ILs) of the three-channel and dual-mode waveguide crossing (WC) for both the fundamental transverse electric (TE0) and TE1 modes are less than 1.8 dB or 1.9 dB from 1 540 nm to 1 560 nm. At the same time, the crosstalks (CTs) are lower than −17.4 dB or −18.2 dB. The consistent test results indicate the accuracy of the (W)PS-based testing circuit. Additionally, combining the tunable tap couplers, the (W)PS can provide multiple testing points with different modes and different transmittances.

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MA Hansi, DU Te, JIANG Xinpeng, ZHANG Zhaojian, HE Xin, CHEN Huan, YU Yang, ZHANG Zhenfu, HAN Yunxin, YANG Junbo, PENG Yuanxi. Different-Mode Power Splitters for Optical Testing of Three-Channel and Dual-Mode Waveguide Crossing[J]. Photonic Sensors, 2025, 15(2): 250225

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Paper Information

Received: Jan. 31, 2024

Accepted: May. 13, 2025

Published Online: May. 13, 2025

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DOI:10.1007/s13320-024-0739-8

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