Optical waveguides – With optical coupler – Switch
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-30
2007-01-30
Lester, Evelyn A. (Department: 2873)
Optical waveguides
With optical coupler
Switch
C385S018000, C385S028000, C385S037000, C385S039000, C385S040000, C385S041000, C385S047000, C359S291000, C359S298000, C359S337500, C359S338000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10326231
ABSTRACT:
A method to improve an extinction ratio of an optical device, the method includes positioning at least a majority of a plurality of micro-mirrors in an off-state position. A mirror assembly includes the plurality of micro-mirrors. The method also includes selectively positioning at least one of the plurality of micro-mirrors in an on-state position. In one particular embodiment, the at least one of the plurality of micro-mirrors positioned in the on-state position operates to improve an extinction ratio of an optical device.
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Bartlett Terry
Lee Benjamin L.
Sawyers Bryce D.
Brady III Wade James
Brill Charles A.
Lester Evelyn A.
Telecky , Jr. Frederick J.
Texas Instruments Incorporated
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