Methods and apparatus for selectively coupling optical paths
US7356215B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3556
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical cross connect includes first and second planar layers having m and n optical path(s), respectively. An optical switch array comprising a plurality of optical switches is disposed to enable optically coupling any optical path of the first planar layer with any optical path of the second planar layer. Techniques for creating a variety of optical path types are provided.
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