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MEMS optical circuit switch

US11506884B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 2019
Grant dateNov 22, 2022
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/357
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical circuit switch device and method for using the device are provided. The device may include a fiber array including a set of optical fibers configured for transmitting optical signals. The device may include a collimator array coupled to the fiber array configured for aligning the optical signals received from the fiber array. The device may include a first mirror array for receiving the optical signals from the collimator array. The device may include a second mirror array for receiving the optical signals from the first mirror array. The device may include a lens located at the fiber array, the lens having a focal point at the second mirror array.

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