Title :
Wavelength-Selective 1x4 Switch for Switching Groups of 8 Channels with a Linked Micromirror Array
Author :
Marom, D.M. ; López, D. ; Pardo, F. ; Klemens, F. ; Bower, E. ; Ferry, E. ; Aksyuk, V.
Author_Institution :
Lucent Technol. Bell Labs, Holmdel, NJ
Abstract :
A modified MEMS micromirror array with linked mirrors is utilized for switching groups of 8 WDM channels simultaneously. The solution requires few high-voltage driving circuits, and mitigates the mirror curvature issue that would arise had large mirrors have been used
Keywords :
micro-optomechanical devices; micromirrors; optical arrays; optical communication; optical switches; wavelength division multiplexing; MEMS micromirror array; WDM channels; high-voltage driving circuits; linked mirrors; optical networking; switching groups; wavelength-selective switch; Circuits; Communication switching; Micromechanical devices; Micromirrors; Mirrors; Optical fiber networks; Optical switches; Silicon; Voltage; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical MEMS and Their Applications Conference, 2006. IEEE/LEOS International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Big Sky, MT
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9562-X
DOI :
10.1109/OMEMS.2006.1708328
