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TEMC fiber based optical switch

US6374009B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 1999
Grant dateApr 16, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/2835
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical switch having a TEMC fiber and a displacement plate. The TEMC fiber having an input core and a plurality of output cores. The displacement plate coupled to the TEMC fiber to receive a light beam from the input core. The displacement plate to direct the light beam to one of the plurality of output cores by rotating the displacement plate a predetermined angle.

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