Title :
Fully Integrated NxN MEMS Wavelength Selective Switch with 100% Colorless Add-Drop Ports
Author :
Shifu Yuan ; Madamopoulos, Nicholas ; Helkey, Roger ; Kaman, V. ; Klingshirn, Jim ; Bowers, John
Author_Institution :
Calient Networks Inc., Goleta, CA, USA
Abstract :
A high density wavelength selective switch based on the integration of array waveguide grating and MEMS technology is reported. We demonstrate a fully integrated wavelength reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexing with 100% colorless add/drop ports.
Keywords :
arrayed waveguide gratings; microswitches; optical communication equipment; optical switches; MEMS technology; array waveguide grating; colorless add-drop ports; fully integrated MEMS wavelength selective switch; wavelength reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexing; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Integrated optics; Liquid crystal devices; Micromechanical devices; Mirrors; Optical arrays; Optical devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical switches; Optical waveguides;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber communication/National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2008. OFC/NFOEC 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-856-8
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2008.4528673
