Acta Optica Sinica, Volume. 30, Issue 4, 1168(2010)
A Novel Wavelength Selective Switch Using Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems Technology
The wavelength selective switch (WSS) is now considered to be the most important wavelength engine technology,and will be the key component of next-generation optical networks for carriers all over the world. A novel WSS is theoretically and experimentally presented in this paper,which implements an one dimensional MEMS mirror to realize the function of wavelength switching,while the Hitless switching is achieved by a MEMS attenuator. Compared with traditional WSS implementing two dimensional MEMS mirror to achieve the two functions simultaneously,this novel WSS is manufactured based on mature technologies,so it is cost-effective and productive. The maximum attenuation of 34 dB,insertion loss of 6.4 dB,dispersion range of -1.64-6 ps/nm are reported,indicating a high uniformity with the simulation results.
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Hu Qianggao, Liu Deming, Zhang Di, Yuan Zhilin, Zhang Bo. A Novel Wavelength Selective Switch Using Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems Technology[J]. Acta Optica Sinica, 2010, 30(4): 1168
Category: Optical Devices
Received: May. 29, 2009
Accepted: --
Published Online: Apr. 20, 2010
The Author Email: Qianggao Hu (qianggao.hu@accelink.com)