Symmetrical optical matrix crossconnect apparatus and method the

Details Symmetrical optical matrix crossconnect apparatus and method the Symmetrical optical matrix crossconnect apparatus and method the

1997-12-31

2000-11-07

Bovernick, Rodney

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Switch

385 16, 385 17, 385 19, 385 20, 385 47, G02B 626, G02B 642

Patent

active

061447811

ABSTRACT:
A symmetrical optical matrix crossconnect apparatus includes a plurality of optical switch devices with each comprising a first pair of fiber optic ports, a second pair of fiber optic ports and a reflective element. The first pair of fiber optic ports are disposed apart from one another and aligned coextensively along a first optical path. One of the first pair of fiber optic ports emits a first light beam that travels along the first optical path in free space while the remaining one of the first pair of fiber optic ports receives the first light beam. The second pair of fiber optic ports are disposed apart from one another and aligned coextensively along a second optical path. A first one of the second pair of fiber optic ports emits a second light beam that travels along the second optical path in free space while a remaining one of the second pair of fiber optic ports receives the second light beam. The first optical path and the second optical path crisscross each other at an intersection. The reflective element has a first and an opposite second reflective surface and moves between a non-reflective state and a reflective state. In the non-reflective state, the reflective element is disposed away from the first and second optical paths. In the reflective state, the reflective element is interposed into the first and second optical paths at the intersection to reflect the first light beam to a light receiving one of the second pair of fiber optic ports while reflecting the second light beam to the light receiving one of the first pair of fiber optic ports.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5642446 (1997-06-01), Tsai
Hiroshi Toshiyoshi and Hiroyuki Fujita, "Electrostatic Mirco Torsion Mirrors for an Optical Switch Matrix", Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, vol. 5, No. 4, Dec., 1996, pp. 231-237.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Symmetrical optical matrix crossconnect apparatus and method the does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Symmetrical optical matrix crossconnect apparatus and method the, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Symmetrical optical matrix crossconnect apparatus and method the will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1649895