Dan M. Marom, Neilson, David T. , Member, OSA , Greywall, Dennis S. , Pai, Chien-Shing , Basavanhally, Nagesh R. , Aksyuk, Vladimir A. , López, Daniel O. , Pardo, Flavio , Simon, Maria Elina , Low, Yee , Kolodner, Paul , and Bolle, Cristian A.. 2005.
“Wavelength-Selective 1 X K Switches Usingfree-Space Optics And Mems Micromirrors:theory, Design, And Implementation”. Journal Of Lightwave Technology, 23, Pp. 1620-1630. .
Publisher's Version Abstract The design and performance of several generations of wavelength-selective 1 X K switches are reviewed. These optical subsystems combine the functionality of a demultiplexer, per-wavelength switch, and multiplexer in a single, low-loss unit. Free-space optics is utilized for spatially separating the constituent wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) channels as well as for space-division switching from an input optical fiber to one of K output fibers (1 X K functionality) on a channel-by-channel basis using a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) micromirror array. The switches are designed to provide wide and flat pass- bands for minimal signal distortion. They can also provide spectral equalization and channel blocking functionality, making them well suited for use in transparent WDM optical mesh networks.
