Multiport Tunable Optical Filters
    1.
    发明申请
    Multiport Tunable Optical Filters 有权
    多端口可调光滤波器

    公开(公告)号:US20140118737A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-01

    申请号:US13662797

    申请日:2012-10-29

    Abstract: A tunable multiport optical filter includes various types of arrays of optical ports. The tunable filter also includes a light dispersion element (e.g., a grating) and a reflective beam steering element (e.g., a tilting mirror). An optical signal exits an optical (input) port, is dispersed by the light dispersion element, reflects off the reflective beam steering element back to the light dispersion element, and on to another optical (output) port. The reflective beam steering element can be steered such that a wavelength portion of the dispersed optical signal can be coupled to the optical output port. For example, the input optical signal may be a wavelength division multiplexed signal carrying multiple channels on different wavelengths, and the tunable multiport optical filter directs one of the channels to the output optical port. Additionally, the tunable filter may be incorporated into a device act as a wavelength reference.

    Abstract translation: 可调谐多端口光学滤波器包括各种类型的光学端口阵列。 可调滤波器还包括光分散元件(例如,光栅)和反射光束操纵元件(例如,倾斜镜)。 光信号离开光(输入)端口,被光分散元件分散,从反射光束转向元件反射回到光分散元件,并且返回到另一个光(输出)端口。 反射光束操纵元件可以被转向,使得分散的光信号的波长部分可以耦合到光输出端口。 例如,输入光信号可以是在不同波长上承载多个信道的波分复用信号,并且可调多端口光滤波器将一个信道引导到输出光端口。 另外,可调谐滤波器可以并入设备中作为波长参考。

    Optical apparatus with reduced effect of mirror edge diffraction
    2.
    发明授权
    Optical apparatus with reduced effect of mirror edge diffraction 有权
    具有镜面衍射效果降低的光学装置

    公开(公告)号:US07539371B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-05-26

    申请号:US12107014

    申请日:2008-04-21

    Abstract: A micromirror for use in an optical apparatus may comprise a reflective portion, configured to be rotatable about a switching axis and an attenuation axis that is different from the switching axis. The reflective portion may include an edge that is substantially parallel to the attenuation axis. The edge may include one or more edge features that protrude above a plane of the micromirror surface and/or are submerged below the plane of the micromirror surface, and/or have an edge shape that deviates from a straight line. Alternatively, an array of micromirrors may have mirrors characterized by sawtooth features disposed along edges that are substantially parallel to the attenuation axis.

    Abstract translation: 用于光学设备的微反射镜可以包括反射部分,其被配置为围绕开关轴线可旋转,并且衰减轴线与切换轴线不同。 反射部分可以包括基本上平行于衰减轴线的边缘。 边缘可以包括突出在微镜表面的平面上方和/或被浸没在微反射镜表面的平面之下的一个或多个边缘特征,和/或具有偏离直线的边缘形状。 或者,微镜阵列可以具有以沿着基本上平行于衰减轴线的边缘设置的锯齿形特征的反射镜。

    MULTICAST OPTICAL SWITCH
    4.
    发明申请
    MULTICAST OPTICAL SWITCH 有权
    多媒体光学开关

    公开(公告)号:US20130202297A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-08-08

    申请号:US13368254

    申请日:2012-02-07

    Abstract: A multicast optical switch includes a free-space optical assembly of discrete splitters, cylindrical optics, and a linear array of reflective switching devices, such as microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) mirrors, to provide low-loss, high-performance multicast switching in a compact configuration. The assembly of optical splitters may include multiple planar lightwave circuit splitters or a multi-reflection beam splitter that includes a linear array of partially reflecting mirrors, each of a different reflectivity.

    Abstract translation: 组播光学交换机包括离散分离器的自由空间光学组件,圆柱形光学器件和诸如微机电系统(MEMS)反射镜的反射式开关器件的线性阵列,以在紧凑的情况下提供低损耗,高性能的多播切换 组态。 光分路器的组件可以包括多个平面光波分路器或多反射分束器,其包括具有不同反射率的部分反射镜的线性阵列。

    WAVELENGTH SWITCH SYSTEM USING ANGLE MULTIPLEXING OPTICS
    5.
    发明申请
    WAVELENGTH SWITCH SYSTEM USING ANGLE MULTIPLEXING OPTICS 有权
    使用角度多重光学的波长开关系统

    公开(公告)号:US20120237218A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-20

    申请号:US13048773

    申请日:2011-03-15

    CPC classification number: G02B6/356 G02B6/3512 G02B6/3556

    Abstract: Optical switches can include collimator elements that accommodate two or more optical ports. This increases the number of ports the switch can accommodate without having to increase the size of other optical components within the switch. Separate deflectors can be used to accommodate optical signals from two different groups of ports. In some embodiments cross-coupling of signals between the two groups can be accomplished through use of re-direction optics.

    Abstract translation: 光开关可以包括容纳两个或更多光端口的准直元件。 这增加了开关可以适应的端口数量,而不必增加开关内的其他光学部件的尺寸。 分离的偏转器可用于适应来自两个不同端口组的光信号。 在一些实施例中,两组之间的信号交叉耦合可以通过使用重新定向的光学器件实现。

    Double-pass diffraction grating
    6.
    发明授权
    Double-pass diffraction grating 有权
    双程衍射光栅

    公开(公告)号:US08203789B1

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-19

    申请号:US12325937

    申请日:2008-12-01

    CPC classification number: G01J3/14 G01J3/18 G01J2003/1819 G02B5/04 G02B5/1814

    Abstract: An optical assembly for double passing a transmission grating may include a prism having first, second and third surfaces. A transmission grating may be bonded to the first surface. A first mirror coating may be bonded to the second surface and a second mirror coating to the third surface. The first, second and third surfaces, the transmission grating and the first and second mirror coatings are configured such that light of a predetermined wavelength entering the prism that is incident on the transmission grating is diffracted a first time by the transmission grating towards the second surface, reflected from the second surface to the third surface, reflected from the third surface back to the transmission grating, and diffracted a second time by the transmission grating as the light exits the prism.

    Abstract translation: 用于双重通过透射光栅的光学组件可以包括具有第一,第二和第三表面的棱镜。 透射光栅可以结合到第一表面。 可以将第一镜面涂层粘合到第二表面,并将第二镜面涂覆到第三表面。 第一表面,第二表面和第三表面,透射光栅和第一和第二镜面涂层被配置为使得入射到透射光栅上的进入棱镜的预定波长的光首先被透射光栅朝向第二表面衍射 从第二表面反射到第三表面,从第三表面反射回传输光栅,并且当光离开棱镜时由传输光栅第二次衍射。

    OPTICAL APPARATUS WITH REDUCED EFFECT OF MIRROR EDGE DIFFRACTION
    7.
    发明申请
    OPTICAL APPARATUS WITH REDUCED EFFECT OF MIRROR EDGE DIFFRACTION 有权
    具有降低镜边缘衍射效应的光学装置

    公开(公告)号:US20080266637A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-30

    申请号:US12107014

    申请日:2008-04-21

    Abstract: A micromirror for use in an optical apparatus may comprise a reflective portion, configured to be rotatable about a switching axis and an attenuation axis that is different from the switching axis. The reflective portion may include an edge that is substantially parallel to the attenuation axis. The edge may include one or more edge features that protrude above a plane of the micromirror surface and/or are submerged below the plane of the micromirror surface, and/or have an edge shape that deviates from a straight line. Alternatively, an array of micromirrors may have mirrors characterized by sawtooth features disposed along edges that are substantially parallel to the attenuation axis.

    Abstract translation: 用于光学设备的微反射镜可以包括反射部分,其被配置为围绕开关轴线可旋转,并且衰减轴线与切换轴线不同。 反射部分可以包括基本上平行于衰减轴线的边缘。 边缘可以包括突出在微镜表面的平面上方和/或被浸没在微反射镜表面的平面之下的一个或多个边缘特征,和/或具有偏离直线的边缘形状。 或者,微镜阵列可以具有以沿着基本上平行于衰减轴线的边缘设置的锯齿形特征的反射镜。

    Multicast optical switch
    8.
    发明授权
    Multicast optical switch 有权
    组播光交换机

    公开(公告)号:US08731403B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-20

    申请号:US13368254

    申请日:2012-02-07

    Abstract: A multicast optical switch includes a free-space optical assembly of discrete splitters, cylindrical optics, and a linear array of reflective switching devices, such as microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) mirrors, to provide low-loss, high-performance multicast switching in a compact configuration. The assembly of optical splitters may include multiple planar lightwave circuit splitters or a multi-reflection beam splitter that includes a linear array of partially reflecting mirrors, each of a different reflectivity.

    Abstract translation: 组播光学交换机包括离散分离器的自由空间光学组件,圆柱形光学器件和诸如微机电系统(MEMS)反射镜的反射式开关器件的线性阵列,以在紧凑的情况下提供低损耗,高性能的多播切换 组态。 光分路器的组件可以包括多个平面光波分路器或多反射分束器,其包括具有不同反射率的部分反射镜的线性阵列。

    Wavelength switch system using angle multiplexing optics
    9.
    发明授权
    Wavelength switch system using angle multiplexing optics 有权
    波长切换系统采用角度复用光学

    公开(公告)号:US08611742B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-17

    申请号:US13048773

    申请日:2011-03-15

    CPC classification number: G02B6/356 G02B6/3512 G02B6/3556

    Abstract: Optical switches can include collimator elements that accommodate two or more optical ports. This increases the number of ports the switch can accommodate without having to increase the size of other optical components within the switch. Separate deflectors can be used to accommodate optical signals from two different groups of ports. In some embodiments cross-coupling of signals between the two groups can be accomplished through use of re-direction optics.

    Abstract translation: 光开关可以包括容纳两个或更多光端口的准直元件。 这增加了开关可以适应的端口数量,而不必增加开关内的其他光学部件的尺寸。 分离的偏转器可用于适应来自两个不同端口组的光信号。 在一些实施例中,两组之间的信号交叉耦合可以通过使用重新定向的光学器件实现。

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