Title :
Two novel 2×2 models for MEMS-based optical switches
Author_Institution :
Nat. Lab of Switching Technol. & Telecom Networks, Beijing Univ. of Posts & Telecommun., China
Abstract :
The next generation all-optical IP network is calling for optical switching, among all implemental technologies of which optical MEMS seems to be the most promising candidate. However, the road leading to the pure optical world is not so smooth; complexity, reliability and scalability are among the most threatening challenges. This paper proposes two novel models for designing 2×2 MEMS-based optimal switches, which surmount the obstacles with distinguishing features respectively. Optimizing the overall performance of optical switches, they are anticipated to play critical roles in the future all-optical networks and make those cost-effective optical switches eminent on the communications arena.
Keywords :
IP networks; microlenses; micromechanical devices; micromirrors; optical fibre networks; optical switches; MEMS-based optical switches; all-optical IP network; optical switching; All-optical networks; Fasteners; IP networks; Micromechanical devices; Micromirrors; Next generation networking; Optical device fabrication; Optical fiber networks; Optical switches; Telecommunication switching;
Conference_Titel :
Communication Technology Proceedings, 2003. ICCT 2003. International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
7-5635-0686-1
DOI :
10.1109/ICCT.2003.1209150
