Title :
Wavelength selective 1 × K switching systems
Author_Institution :
Lucent Technol. Bell Labs, Holmdel, NJ, USA
Abstract :
This paper presents wavelength selective 1 × K switching systems based on free-space optics and microelectromechanical (MEMS) mirrors, and consist of two major subassemblies. These wavelength-selective 1 × K switching systems integrate channel mux/demux, switch and VOA functionality into compact, low-loss units with flattop passband characteristics. Their utility and cost-effectiveness may satisfy the requirements of next-generation optically-transparent networks.
Keywords :
micromirrors; microswitches; optical communication equipment; optical fibre communication; optical fibre losses; optical switches; wavelength division multiplexing; MEMS-based switching systems; VOA functionality; channel mux/demux; flattop passband characteristics; microelectromechanical mirrors; optically-transparent networks; wavelength selective switching systems; Lenses; Micromechanical devices; Mirrors; Optical arrays; Optical attenuators; Optical fiber polarization; Optical switches; Passband; Switching systems; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical MEMS, 2003 IEEE/LEOS International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7830-X
DOI :
10.1109/OMEMS.2003.1233458
