Realization of free-space fiber optic switches using the surface-micromachining technology

Author

Lee, S.S. ; Lin, L.Y. ; Wu, M.C.

Author_Institution

Dept. of Electr. Eng., California Univ., Los Angeles, CA, USA

Volume

1

fYear

1995

fDate

30-31 Oct 1995

Firstpage

71

Abstract

In conclusion, a free-space fiber optic switch has been demonstrated using the surface micromachining technology. With its monolithic microfabrication capability and three-dimensional characteristics, the switch can be made compact, light weight and low cost. The switch is potentially integrable with other micro-optical elements and controlling electronics. This project is supported by the ARPA/ESTO and the Packard Foundation

Keywords

integrated optoelectronics; micromachining; mirrors; optical fabrication; optical switches; ARPA/ESTO; Packard Foundation; compact; controlling electronics; free-space fiber optic switches; integrated optoelectronics; light weight; low cost; micro-optical elements; monolithic microfabrication capability; surface-micromachining technology; three-dimensional characteristics; Assembly; Costs; Integrated optics; Mirrors; Optical arrays; Optical crosstalk; Optical fibers; Optical surface waves; Optical switches; Optical waveguides;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Lasers and Electro-Optics Society Annual Meeting, 1995. 8th Annual Meeting Conference Proceedings, Volume 1., IEEE

Conference_Location

San Francisco, CA

Print_ISBN

0-7803-2450-1

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/LEOS.1995.484513

Filename

484513