Author :
Chu, P.B. ; Dadap, J.I. ; Lee, C.D. ; Brener, I. ; Tsai, M. ; Pu, C. ; Peale, D. ; Harel, R. ; Wu, C. ; Lee, S. ; Rodriguez, R. ; Johnson, J. ; Park, S. ; Tong, D. ; Chou, M. ; Doran, R. ; Bergman, K. ; Bonadeo, N. ; Chau, T. ; Zhong, W. ; Gibson, R. ; Go
Author_Institution :
Tellium Inc., Oceanport, NJ, USA
Abstract :
We describe a modular MEMS based optical cross-connect switch. Each module has 16 ports with closed-loop servo-controlled mirrors. We have achieved switching times of <10 ms, excellent optical power stability, and immunity to stochastic vibrations.
Keywords :
closed loop systems; micromechanical devices; micromirrors; optical interconnections; optical switches; servomechanisms; stability; closed-loop; controlled MEMS mirrors; modular MEMS; optical cross-connect switch; optical power stability; servo-controlled mirrors; stochastic vibrations; Costs; Fiber nonlinear optics; Lenses; Micromechanical devices; Mirrors; Nonlinear optics; Optical control; Optical feedback; Optical sensors; Optical switches;
