Monolithic integration of control elements and micro-mirror in an optical switch
US6470110B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 19, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3588
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical device includes a compact and low cost integration of a movable micro-mirror and control mechanisms. The optical devices may be manufactured using microelectromechanical system (MEMS) technology. The optical device may be used in a high port count optical switch, such as an optical cross connect for use in an optical telecommunication system, that uses beam steering to couple light from input fibers to selected output fibers.
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