Fiber optic switch using MEMS
US6477290B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 15, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3584
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fiber optic switch using MEMS is scalable by the use of a matrix of cross-points located at the intersection of all possible input and output light paths. Cross-points are formed by a MEMS procedure where a digitally movable mirror intersects a light path to provide a digital switching action with the remaining cross-point mirrors being moved out of position to provide through transmission.
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