Proof of Principle Experiment on Si-Photonics-Based In-Vehicle Optical Network (SiPhON)

Abstract

A highly reliable, broadband, in-vehicle optical network, the Si-Photonics-Based In-Vehicle Optical Network (SiPhON), is proposed. The fragile laser diodes are placed only in the master and optical packets are transmitted between the master and slave nodes in a ring topology network. The principle of concept is confirmed with the experiment using lithium niobate optical modulators and switches. The silicon photonics key devices are fabricated and tested. The novel optical fiber and power line composite cable for the in-vehicle optical network is also proposed.