Optical cross switching system
US6549691B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2011/0058
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical cross switch including an improved system to align optical components is described. The system utilizes a highly transmissive sensor positioned in the optical path of an optical signal to determine the precise position of the optical signal. A feedback loop uses output from the highly transmissive sensor to readjust elements that maintains the optical signal in a desired position. The current system is particularly suitable for use in an optical cross switch.
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