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Voltage reduction in integrated control systems of mirrors

US6597827B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 10, 2001
Grant dateJul 22, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3556
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical network element using steerable mirrors in an optical switch. A steerable mirror in the switch is connected to a potential bias having a magnitude greater than zero in order to reduce the operating potential of the integrated control system that steers the mirror.

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