Optical switching system, optical switch, and electro-optical mechanical device
US6807334B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 6, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3556
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical switching system includes a substrate, a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) input mirror, a MEMS output mirror, and an opposing mirror. The substrate is configured to carry an input light source and an output light source spaced from the input light source. The microelectromechanical system (MEMS) input mirror is carried by the substrate. The MEMS output mirror is carried by the substrate and is spaced from the MEMS input mirror. The opposing mirror is disposed opposite the substrate and is configured to communicate optically with an input light source and an output light source carried by the substrate. The input mirror optically couples an input beam from the input light source via the opposing mirror to a location on the opposing mirror with the output mirror via the opposing mirror. The output mirror optically couples the location on the opposing mirror with the output light source via the opposing mirror. In one case, the input light source and the output light source each comprise an optical fiber. An optical switch and an electromechanical device are also provided.
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