Optical waveguides – With optical coupler – Switch
Patent
1992-07-16
1993-10-19
Ullah, Akm E.
Optical waveguides
With optical coupler
Switch
G02B 636
Patent
active
052553329
ABSTRACT:
An optical crossbar switch matrix for use in switching optical signals from a first set of optical fibers to a second set of optical fibers, in any order, which is characterized by having a matrix of rows and columns of diffraction gratings formed in a semiconductor heterostructure. Each grating is independently biased with either a forward or reverse bias voltage to switch the grating between a reflective state and a transmissive state. The gratings are oriented at an angle relative to the rows and columns so that when the Bragg condition for the light received from an optical film is met, a portion of the light is diffracted from the row in which it is propagating into a column toward another optical fiber. The heterostructure may include optical amplifiers to restore the optical signal to its original power level. Beam expanding, collimating and focussing optics may also be integrated into the heterostructure.
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Hardy Amos A.
Mehuys David G.
O'Brien Stephen
Scifres Donald R.
Waarts Robert G.
SDL Inc.
Ullah Akm E.
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