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MONOLITHIC MEMS-BASED WAVELENGTH-SELECTIVE SWITCHES AND CROSS CONNECTS

  • US 20070160321A1
  • Filed: 12/01/2006
  • Published: 07/12/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/01/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A wavelength-selective switch for switching optical signals, comprising:

  • an optical input port for receiving a wavelength division multiplexed (WDM) light beam;

    at least one dispersive element to demultiplex the WDM light beam for producing a plurality of demultiplexed light beams;

    a plurality of optical output ports for transmitting multiplexed light beams; and

    a mirror array configured for redirecting each of said demultiplexed light beams to said optical output ports;

    wherein said optical input and output ports comprise optical waveguides which are integrated with the above elements on the same monolithic substrate.

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