Optical waveguide switch

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2005-01-11

2005-01-11

Zarroli, Michael C. (Department: 2839)

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Switch

C385S015000, C385S020000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06842552

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an optical switch. The switch includes a substrate and a first waveguide holding member. The switch also includes a second waveguide holding member disposed over the substrate and movable relative to the first waveguide holding member to provide a switching function. A movement guiding member is provided for guiding the movement of the second waveguide holding member. A registration element is disposed at the movement guiding member for positioning the second waveguide holding member at a selected location relative to the first waveguide holding member. The selected location is one that provides alignment between a selected waveguide of the first waveguide holding member and a selected waveguide of the second waveguide holding member.

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