2-D optical switch with lens mount

Details 2-D optical switch with lens mount 2-D optical switch with lens mount

2005-08-30

2005-08-30

Le, Thien M. (Department: 2876)

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Switch

Reexamination Certificate

active

06937783

ABSTRACT:
An optical cross-connect switch includes a switching mirror, a lens mount for securing an optical fiber collimating lens so that a light path from the optical fiber collimating lens is in an alignment relative to the switching mirror and a second lens, and an actuator. The actuator is connected to the switching mirror. The actuator comprises a flexure, and a mechanical motion amplifier. The switching mirror is attached to the mechanical motion amplifier in a thermally stable manner. Mechanical motion of the actuator is damped using a damping fluid. Repeatability of actuator motion is provided for switching the switching mirror into and out of the light path.

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