Title :
Free-space micromechanical optical crossconnect with bridging functionality for optical-layer restoration
Author :
Lin, L.Y. ; Goldstein, E.L. ; Tkach, R.W.
Author_Institution :
AT&T Labs.-Res., Red Bank, NJ, USA
Abstract :
We propose and demonstrate a free-space micromachined optical crossconnect whose integrated mirrors and beam-splitters provide the critical restoration function of bridging. The general approach offers such advanced functions as bridging via low-loss integrated micro-optics, and thus holds promise of scalability to high port-count
Keywords :
integrated optics; integrated optoelectronics; micro-optics; micromachining; mirrors; optical beam splitters; optical communication equipment; optical interconnections; optical losses; beam-splitters; bridging functionality; free-space micromechanical optical crossconnect; high port-count; integrated mirrors; low-loss integrated micro-optics; optical-layer restoration; restoration function; scalability; Cost function; Fabrics; Integrated optics; Micromechanical devices; Mirrors; Optical collimators; Optical switches; Scalability; Silicon; Surges;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication, 1998. 24th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Madrid
Print_ISBN :
84-89900-14-0
DOI :
10.1109/ECOC.1998.732657
