Author :
Ryf, R. ; Bernasconi, Pietro ; Kolodner, P. ; Kim, J. ; Hickey, J.P. ; Carr, D. ; Pardo, F. ; Bolle, C. ; Frahm, R. ; Basavanhally, N. ; Yoh, C. ; Ramsey, D. ; George, R. ; Kraus, J. ; Lichtenwalner, C. ; Papazian, R. ; Gates, J. ; Shea, H.R. ; Gasparyan,
Author_Institution :
Lucent Technol. Bell Labs, Holmdel, NJ, USA
Abstract :
A 72×72 wavelength-selective crossconnect switch, that is scalable to 1296×1296 with current technology, is presented. Silica-on-silicon wavelength multiplexers with integrated monitoring taps and a MEMS micromirror array were assembled in a hybrid 3D beam steering crossconnect having 20 dB insertion loss, 100 GHz channel spacing and 30 GHz passbands.
Keywords :
micro-optics; micromechanical devices; mirrors; multiplexing equipment; optical arrays; optical planar waveguides; photonic switching systems; silicon-on-insulator; 3D beam steering; MEMS; integrated monitoring taps; micromirror array; photonic switches; planar waveguides; silica-on-silicon; silicon on insulator; wavelength multiplexers; wavelength-selective crossconnect switch; Assembly; Beam steering; Channel spacing; Insertion loss; Micromechanical devices; Micromirrors; Monitoring; Multiplexing; Planar waveguides; Switches;
