Title :
Integrated electrostatic micro-switch for optical fibre networks driven by low voltage
Author :
Ollier, E. ; Mottier, P.
Author_Institution :
CEA, Centre d´´Etudes Nucleaires de Grenoble, France
fDate :
10/10/1996 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An improved micro-switch for optical fibre networks is presented. Fully integrated on a silicon substrate by means of integrated optics technology, it is well suited for mass production. It is characterised by low insertion losses, very low polarisation and wavelength dependence and low driving power
Keywords :
electrostatic devices; integrated optics; micromechanical devices; optical communication equipment; optical fibre networks; optical losses; optical switches; optical waveguide components; Si; Si substrate; integrated electrostatic micro-switch; integrated optics technology; low driving power; low insertion losses; low polarisation dependence; low voltage operation; low wavelength dependenc; mass production suitability; optical fibre networks;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19961316
