The Design Multi Ratio Optical Splitter (MROS) based on Plannar Waveguide for an Effective Power Usage

Mohammad Syuhaimi Ab-Rahman, and Norazilawati Md Zain, (2010) The Design Multi Ratio Optical Splitter (MROS) based on Plannar Waveguide for an Effective Power Usage. Jurnal Kejuruteraan, 22 . pp. 107-113. ISSN 0128-0198

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Affiliations

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Faculty of Engineering

Abstract

In this paper, we present the design of Multi Ratio Optical Splitter (MROS) based on planar waveguide with SU-8 polymer
material. The technology ensures low cost fabrication and excellent performance as compared to conventional technique
that uses fused coupler for optical splitter fabrication. The MROS is suggested to be used in passive customer access
network FTTH-PON in power management in maximizing the consumption. With this, the distance can be extended as
compare to the theoretical distance (20 km). It is the first time reported. The problems arose such as the loss of output power is also discussed. The simulation result shows that various factors; namely the width of waveguide, refractive index and wide-angle branching will increase the output power loss. To obtain maximum power, the optimization of those parameters’ value must be used. This designed optical splitter is operated at wavelength 1500 nm – 1600 nm. In this study, we characterized the trend of total output power with the effect of the parameters studied.

Item Type:

Journal

Keywords:

Multi Ratio Optical Splitter; planar waveguide; SU-8 polymer; parameters

Subjects:

T Technology, Engineering

ID Code:

11686