Author :
Marom, D.M. ; Neilson, D.T. ; Greywall, D.S. ; Basavanhally, N.R. ; Kolodner, P.R. ; Low, Y.L. ; Pardo, F. ; Bolle, C.A. ; Chandrasekhar, S. ; Buhl, L. ; Giles, C.R. ; Oh, S.H. ; Pai, C.S. ; Werder, K. ; Soh, H.T. ; Bogart, G.R. ; Ferry, E. ; Klemens, F.P
Author_Institution :
Lucent Technol. Bell Labs, Holmdel, NJ, USA
Abstract :
We present a reconfigurable wavelength-selective switch that independently distributes 128 input WDM channels to four output ports. The switch is based on bulk optics and MEMS micro-mirrors, exhibits <5 dB insertion loss and flat-top pass-bands, and is well suited for transparent switching of 10 Gb/s signals.
Keywords :
micro-optics; micromechanical devices; mirrors; optical communication equipment; optical losses; optical switches; telecommunication channels; wavelength division multiplexing; 10 Gbit/s; MEMS micro-mirrors; WDM channels; bulk optics; flat-top pass-bands; input WDM channels; insertion loss; output ports; reconfigurable wavelength-selective switch; transparent switching; wavelength-selective 1×4 switch; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Communication switching; Lenses; Micromechanical devices; Optical devices; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber devices; Optical switches; Stimulated emission; Wavelength division multiplexing;
