DocumentCode
2826138
Title
Micromachined free-space matrix switches with submillisecond switching time for large-scale optical crossconnect
Author
Lin, L.Y.
Author_Institution
AT&T Labs.-Res., Red Bank, NJ, USA
fYear
1998
fDate
22-27 Feb. 1998
Firstpage
147
Lastpage
148
Abstract
Summary form only given. In this paper, the system performance of the free-space micromachined matrix switches (FS-MMS) with submillisecond switching time is reported. The schematic drawing and the working principle of the switch mirror are shown. The bottom of the mirror is pivoted on the substrate by micro-fabricated hinges, therefore it can be rotated out of the substrate freely.
Keywords
electro-optical switches; integrated optics; micromachining; mirrors; optical fibre networks; optical interconnections; switching networks; free-space micromachined matrix switches; large-scale optical crossconnect; micro-fabricated hinges; micromachined free-space matrix switches; submillisecond switching time; substrate; switch mirror; system performance; working principle; Communication switching; Electron optics; Extinction ratio; Large-scale systems; Mirrors; Optical devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical interconnections; Optical switches; Voltage;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 1998. OFC '98., Technical Digest
Conference_Location
San Jose, CA, USA
Print_ISBN
1-55752-521-8
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/OFC.1998.657283
Filename
657283
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