Mounted MEMs optical diagnostic switch

Details Mounted MEMs optical diagnostic switch Mounted MEMs optical diagnostic switch

2007-11-13

2007-11-13

Connelly-Cushwa, Michelle (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Switch

C385S019000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11119621

ABSTRACT:
A parallel mounted MEMs optical diagnostic switch disposed within an optical connector for directing optical signals from one or a plurality of light sources to one or a plurality of light collectors by activating a feedback loop through the use of micro electro mechanical systems (MEMS). The present invention includes one or more mirrors mounted parallel to the path of optical transmission through the tool. The mirrors and can be automatically activated at power up or selectively thereafter for detecting faults in any upstream fiber optic component. When in the passive mode, the present invention retracts away from the optical path so as not to interfere with normal system operations.

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