Title :
Application of stand-by switching large core diameter optical fiber switch
Author :
Bhuiyan, Md Moinul Islam ; Haga, Yoichi ; Esashi, Masayoshi
Author_Institution :
Graduate Sch. of Eng., Tohoku Univ., Sendai
Abstract :
A 1times2 optical switch using POF/PCF and an SMA coil actuator with magnetic latches is fabricated and tested. A stand-by switch using the fabricated fiber switches is assembled and its operation is confirmed
Keywords :
optical communication equipment; optical fibre LAN; optical fibre fabrication; optical fibre testing; optical switches; LAN; PCF; POF; SMA coil actuator; fabricated fiber switch; magnetic latches; optical fiber switch; stand-by switching; Actuators; Biomedical engineering; Coils; Local area networks; Optical fiber LAN; Optical fiber testing; Optical fibers; Optical switches; Packaging; Permanent magnets;
Conference_Titel :
Optical MEMS and Their Applications Conference, 2005. IEEE/LEOS International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Oulu
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9278-7
DOI :
10.1109/OMEMS.2005.1540123
