MEMS-based optical communications beam steering apparatus

Details MEMS-based optical communications beam steering apparatus MEMS-based optical communications beam steering apparatus

2007-05-29

2007-05-29

Thompson, Timothy (Department: 2873)

Optical: systems and elements

Optical modulator

Light wave temporal modulation

C359S291000, C385S052000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11224473

ABSTRACT:
A MEMS-based optical steering apparatus for free space optical transmitters, receivers, and transceivers is disclosed. The MEMS device comprises actuators linked to an optic fiber, the actuators operable to maneuver the optical fiber in the X-Y plane at the focal point of the transmitter, receiver, or transceiver. The MEMS device may thus be used to replace gimbals for beam steering applications.

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