1X4 Optical Switch Based on Digital Actuator

作者:Al Hajjar Hani*; Petit Laurent; Lamarque Frederic; Fracasso Bruno
来源:International Journal of Optomechatronics, 2015, 9(2): 141-150.
DOI:10.1080/15599612.2015.1034902

摘要

In this article, an optical fiber switch based on a digital actuator is presented. Four discrete positions are obtained through a magnetic holding of a Mobile Permanent Magnet (MPM) placed in a fixed square cavity. The MPM can switch, thanks to Lorentz's force, between the four corners of the cavity. A 1X4 optical fiber switch is obtained by fixing a prismatic mirror on the top side of the MPM and an NxN switch array can be obtained using a matrix of this unit. After a presentation of the actuator principle, the optical switch is detailed and characterized for telecommunication purpose.

  • 出版日期2015-4-3
  • 单位Telecom Bretagne