Integrated thermo-optical silica switch
US6600848B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 27, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02F1/0147
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical switch is provided. The optical switch includes a substrate having a first surface and a second surface. At least one optical waveguide is formed below the first surface of the substrate. A heating element is disposed on the first surface of the substrate. The heating element is also disposed in proximity to the at least one optical waveguide. A cavity is formed in the second surface of the substrate. The cavity is also disposed in the proximity to the at least one optical waveguide. A heat conductive material is disposed within the cavity.
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