Wavelength-Selective 1 X K Switches UsingFree-Space Optics and MEMS Micromirrors:Theory, Design, and Implementation

Citation:

D. M. Marom, et al., “Wavelength-Selective 1 X K Switches UsingFree-Space Optics and MEMS Micromirrors:Theory, Design, and Implementation,” JOURNAL OF LIGHTWAVE TECHNOLOGY, vol. 23, no. 4, pp. 1620-1630, 2005.
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Abstract:

The design and performance of several generations of wavelength-selective 1 X K switches are reviewed. These optical subsystems combine the functionality of a demultiplexer, per-wavelength switch, and multiplexer in a single, low-loss unit. Free-space optics is utilized for spatially separating the constituent wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) channels as well as for space-division switching from an input optical fiber to one of K output fibers (1 X K functionality) on a channel-by-channel basis using a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) micromirror array. The switches are designed to provide wide and flat pass- bands for minimal signal distortion. They can also provide spectral equalization and channel blocking functionality, making them well suited for use in transparent WDM optical mesh networks.

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