Abstract
As telecom networks increase in complexity there is a need for systems capable of managing numerous optical signals. Many of the channel-manipulation functions can be done more effectively in optical domain. MEMS devices are especially well suited for these applications since they can offer a large number of degrees of freedom in a limited space, thus providing high levels of optical integration. We have designed, fabricated and tested optical MEMS devices at the core of optical cross connects, channelized filters and wavelength-selective switches based on different fabrication technologies such as polysilicon surface micromachining and single crystal SOI. We show specific examples of these devices, discussing design trade-offs between technologies, fabrication requirements and optical performance.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 435-444 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
| Volume | 5116 II |
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| State | Published - 2003 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Smart Sensors, Actuators, and MEMS - Maspalonas, Gran Canaria, Spain Duration: 19 May 2003 → 21 May 2003 |
Keywords
- Cross-connect
- Optical MEMS
- Optical add-drop
- Wavelength switch