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A micromachined bistable 1*2 switch for optical fibers
- autori
- F. Pieri M. Piotto
- anno
- 2000
- tipo prodotto
- Articolo in rivista
- rivista
- Microelectronic Engineering
- isbn-issn
- 0167-9317
- tipo indicizzazione
- alt
- lingua
- inglese
- volume/numero rivista
- 53
- numero pagine
- 0
- pagina iniziale
- 565
- numero
- 1-4
- ABSTRACT
- Using bulk micromachining techniques, a 1x2 optical fiber switch has been fabricated. The optical signal is carried by a standard monomodal fiber. Switching is based on asymmetrical Joule heating of a Y-shaped cantilever structure by means of two integrated chromium thin film resistors; both electrical and optical properties are promising. A lock-release mechanism, based on silicon micromachined hooks, has also been tested. This mechanism allows the fabrication of a mechanically bistable device, that needs electrical power only during switching.
- schede autori
- PIERI FRANCESCO