Title :
Reflective modulators and by-pass-switches: two MEMS components for fiber optic communication
Author :
Marxer, C. ; de Rooij, N.F.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Microtechnol., Neuchatel Univ., Switzerland
Abstract :
We have reported on two MEMS based components for fiber optic communication: a reflective modulator and a fiber optic switch. Both devices take advantage of the silicon micromechanics technology not only for their functionality but also to allow self-aligned positioning of the single mode fibers. Therefore they have the potential of low fabrication costs and can be produced in large quantities.
Keywords :
electro-optical modulation; micro-optics; micromechanical devices; optical communication equipment; optical fabrication; optical switches; reflectivity; MEMS components; by-pass-switches; fiber optic communication; fiber optic switch; functionality; large quantities; low fabrication costs; reflective modulator; reflective modulators; self aligned positioning; silicon micromechanics technology; single mode fibers; Bidirectional control; Communication switching; Micromechanical devices; Mirrors; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fibers; Optical modulation; Optical switches; Silicon;
Conference_Titel :
Broadband Optical Networks and Technologies: An Emerging Reality/Optical MEMS/Smart Pixels/Organic Optics and Optoelectronics. 1998 IEEE/LEOS Summer Topical Meetings
Conference_Location :
Monterey, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4953-9
DOI :
10.1109/LEOSST.1998.689715
