Multi-service optical node based on low-loss MEMS optical crossconnect switch

Author

Ryf, R. ; Neilson, D.T. ; Kolodner, P.R. ; Kim, J. ; Hickey, J.P. ; Carr, D. ; Aksyuk, V. ; Greywall, D.S. ; Pardo, F. ; Bolle, C. ; Frahm, R. ; Basavanhally, N.R. ; Ramsey, D.A. ; George, R. ; Kraus, J. ; Lichtenwalner, C. ; Papazian, R. ; Nuzman, C. ; W

Author_Institution

Lucent Technol. Bell Labs, Holmdel, NJ, USA

fYear

2002

fDate

17-22 Mar 2002

Firstpage

410

Lastpage

411

Abstract

In summary, a multi-service node based on an optical MEMS crossconnect switch with 1.33 dB mean loss has been demonstrated. While a simple 16-wavelength, channel-equalizing add/drop multiplexer was demonstrated as a possible node configuration, a broad range of new functions can be implemented by connecting conventional and different optical components to the low-loss crossconnect switch.

Keywords

equalisers; micro-optics; micromechanical devices; microswitches; multiplexing equipment; optical losses; optical switches; telecommunication channels; 1.33 dB; channel-equalizing add/drop multiplexer; low-loss MEMS optical crossconnect switch; low-loss crossconnect switch; multi-service optical node; optical MEMS crossconnect switch; optical components; Micromechanical devices; Optical devices; Optical losses; Optical mixing; Optical pumping; Optical sensors; Optical switches; Repeaters; Stimulated emission; Ultrafast optics;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2002. OFC 2002

Print_ISBN

1-55752-701-6

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/OFC.2002.1036450

Filename

1036450