We propose and demonstrate a polarization splitter and rotator (PSR) operating in the range of 1530–1590 nm, built on the SOI platform and based on a new bow tie converter TM0-to-TE1. Comparing with other compact (<100 µm length) state-of-the-art photonic integrated devices, the proposed device exhibits simultaneously the lowest crosstalk and penalty to fabrication errors, paving the way for high-volume photonic integration.