Optical switch is one of the core devices for realizing functions such as optical cross connection, optical add/drop multiplexing, network monitoring and optical line protection. It converts optical signals from one optical channel to another within a certain range, with one or multiple selectable transmission windows.
What is a MEMS Optical Switch
Based on its switching technology, there are diverse types of optical switches, including mechanical optical switch, thermal-optic switch, acousto-optic switch, magneto optical switch, liquid crystal optical switch, MEMS optical switch, etc. Traditional switches with electricity as the core technology gradually lag behind the demand for high speed and large capacity optical communication, which gave rise to all-optical switches in the market. Among them, MEMS optical switches are widely used featuring compact size, low power consumption and good expansibility. Read more on Working Principles and Applications of MEMS Optical Switches.
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