Characterization of an 2x2 SCB optical switch integrated with VOA

This work presents the characterization of an innovative micromachined 2×2 optical switch monolithically integrated with variable optical attenuators. The device uses bi-stable mechanisms for optical switching, and can be easily realized by a standard manufacturing process with a single photo mask. Also, the split-cross-bar design (SCB) is employed as the optical path configuration. The results by the analytical models of the curve-beam and V-beam actuators employed in this dual-function device are also presented.