Multi-wavelength cross-connect optical switch
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1. An optical switch, comprising:
- at least one array of actuated mirrors configured for switching an optical beam from an input port to any output port;
said optical switch configured for separating at least one wavelength component in said optical beam from at least one other wavelength component of said optical beam;
said optical switch configured for independently switching said at least one wavelength component from any input port to any output port.
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Abstract
A cross-connect switch for fiber-optic communication networks employing a wavelength dispersive element, such as a grating, and a stack of regular (non-wavelength selective) cross bar switches using two-dimensional arrays of micromachined, electrically actuated, individually-tiltable, controlled deflection micromirrors for providing multiport switching capability for a plurality of wavelengths. Using a one-dimensional micromirror array, a fiber-optic based MEMS switched spectrometer that does not require mechanical motion of bulk components or large diode arrays can be constructed with readout capability for WDM network diagnosis or for general purpose spectroscopic applications.
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14 Claims
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1. An optical switch, comprising:
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at least one array of actuated mirrors configured for switching an optical beam from an input port to any output port;
said optical switch configured for separating at least one wavelength component in said optical beam from at least one other wavelength component of said optical beam;
said optical switch configured for independently switching said at least one wavelength component from any input port to any output port. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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2. An optical switch, comprising:
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at least one array of actuated mirrors configured for switching an optical beam from any input port to an output port;
said optical switch configured for separating at least one wavelength component in said optical beam from at least one other wavelength component of said optical beam;
said optical switch configured for independently switching said at least one wavelength component from any input port to an output port.
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8. An optical switch, comprising:
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(a) at least one input port;
(b) at least one output port; and
(c) at least one array of actuated mirrors configured for switching an optical beam from an input port to any output port. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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9. An optical switch, comprising:
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(a) at least one input port;
(b) at least one output port; and
(c) at least one array of actuated mirrors configured for switching an optical beam from any input port to an output port.
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