MEMS-based optical switches
L.L.P. Wong and J.T.W. Yeow, University of Waterloo, Canada
A.A. Goldenberg, University of Toronto, Canada
Abstract:
The optical switch is one of the most important components of an optical network. Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)-based optical switches have been a popular research topic and have shown a lot of promise. This chapter is a comprehensive review of MEMS-based optical switch architectures, actuating principles and fabrication process. The challenges that MEMS face as an enabling technology for optical switch implementation will also be discussed.
Key words
microelectromechanical system (MEMS)
optical switch
optical cross-connect (OXC)
5.1 Introduction
The development of microelectromechanical ...
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