Title :
A 8/spl times/8 all optical space-switch based on a novel 8/spl times/1 MOEMS switching module
Author :
Faure, J.-P. ; Ludovic, N. ; Ollier, E.
Author_Institution :
Alcatel Corporate Res. Center, Marcoussis, France
Abstract :
We report a 8/spl times/8 switch based on a novel MOEMS technology allowing wide bandwidth (1300-1650 nm), fast switching (<1 ms), excellent isolation (>50 dB) and high modularity. This switch allow the realization of high capacity optical cross-connects (e.g.1024/spl times/lO24).
Keywords :
electro-optical switches; micro-optics; micromechanical devices; modules; optical communication equipment; optical interconnections; wavelength division multiplexing; 1 ms; 1300 to 1650 nm; MOEMS switching module; MOEMS technology; all optical space-switch; excellent isolation; fast switching; high capacity optical cross-connects; high modularity; wide bandwidth; Bandwidth; Communication switching; Isolation technology; Micromechanical devices; Multiplexing; Optical coupling; Optical fiber communication; Optical fibers; Optical switches; Optical waveguides;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-655-9
