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Optical module for terabit switch

US10782472B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 27, 2019
Grant dateSep 22, 2020
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S5/50
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A switch module includes a switch integrated circuit (IC), a photonic integrated circuit (PIC), and a planar lightwave circuit (PLC). The PIC may include a plurality of light sources, an optical splitter, and a plurality of modulators. A dual MEMS may be used to align lens arrays, which may be used to couple light from the PIC to the PLC.

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