Compact optical switch for high-speed demultiplexing

Brian P. McGinnis; Wayne M. Gibbons

doi:10.1117/12.344603

13 April 1999 Compact optical switch for high-speed demultiplexing

Brian P. McGinnis, Wayne M. Gibbons

Proceedings Volume 3632, Optoelectronic Interconnects VI; (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.344603
Event: Optoelectronics '99 - Integrated Optoelectronic Devices, 1999, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

Interferometric optical switches have enabled high-speed gates suitable for demultiplexing applications while still allowing the use of slow recovering optical materials. We present a new form of switch that lends itself to a compact format using reflective switching elements. This is an important distinction form previous designs in that planar reflective elements can now be incorporated into this class of switches which were previous designs in that planar reflective elements can now be incorporated into this class of switches which were previously considered unsuitable. In addition, the form of this switch is compatible with parallel processing architectures.

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Brian P. McGinnis and Wayne M. Gibbons "Compact optical switch for high-speed demultiplexing", Proc. SPIE 3632, Optoelectronic Interconnects VI, (13 April 1999); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.344603

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