Title :
Self-hold, precisely controllable and low power consumption optical cross-connect switch using ultrasonic micro motors
Author :
Oohira, F. ; Iwase, M. ; Watanabe, K. ; Ishimaru, I. ; Hashiguchi, G. ; Mihara, Y. ; Iino, A.
Author_Institution :
Kagawa Univ., Takamatsu, Japan
Abstract :
Novel optical cross-connect switches using ultrasonic micro motors are proposed, which have self-hold, precise controllability, and low power consumption. In the system, the precise beam deflection is demonstrated and the optical switching characteristics are confirmed.
Keywords :
controllability; microactuators; microlenses; micromirrors; micromotors; microswitches; optical deflectors; optical switches; optical testing; ultrasonic motors; beam deflection; controllability; microactuation; microlenses; micromirrors; optical cross-connect switch; optical switching; ultrasonic micromotors; Energy consumption; Lenses; Micromotors; Mirrors; Optical beams; Optical collimators; Optical control; Optical fibers; Optical reflection; Optical switches;
Conference_Titel :
Optical MEMS, 2003 IEEE/LEOS International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7830-X
DOI :
10.1109/OMEMS.2003.1233509
