We propose a micromachined optical switch array which is suitable for integration in planar lightwave circuit. A programmable add/drop multiplexer fabricated using the micromechanical processing and silica techniques demonstrates good performances and applicability to actual optical networks.
Published in:
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
(Volume:3
)
Date of Conference: 17-22 March 2001