Layout optimization for flexographically printed optical networks

authored by

Keno Pflieger, Birger Reitz, Gerd Albert Hoffmann, Ludger Overmeyer

Abstract

Optical networks can carry significantly higher data rates than their equivalent electrical systems. Because of their unique properties and constraints, optical networks have their own design rules. In this paper, an algorithm for the optimization of optical networks is presented. In addition, an optimized optical decimal–binary converter is flexographically manufactured and examined for its transmission properties. It is verified that optimization can minimize attenuation by several orders of magnitude, and points of high optical losses can also be predicted and adjusted.

Organisation(s)

Institute of Transport and Automation Technology
PhoenixD: Photonics, Optics, and Engineering - Innovation Across Disciplines

Type

Article

Journal

Applied optics

Volume

60

Pages

9828-9836

No. of pages

9

ISSN

1559-128X

Publication date

01.11.2021

Publication status

Published

Peer reviewed

Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics, Engineering (miscellaneous), Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Electronic version(s)

https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.420358 (Access: Closed)