Abstract
We will discuss the optomechanical design of components used for free space optical switch prototypes built to develop potential solinions for the high speed digital switching problems of bandwidth, interconnection, and density. In our free space optical switching fabrics, arrays of light beams propagate between arrays of optical transceiver devices called Symmetric Self Electro-optic Effect Device (S-SEED). These arrays have been operated with more than a thousand beams incident on device windows typically 5 microns in diameter. To image the arrays required high resolution optics, tight component tolerances, and stable mounting techniques. This paper will explain the optomechanical design and construction of the components of the free space optical switching fabric, designed under requirements of small size, high resolution of movement, mechanical stability, and minimal cost. Comparisons are made between two versions of experimental components, including S-SEED mounts and mounting plates.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 88-96 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
Volume | 1533 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 1991 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Optomechanics and Dimensional Stability 1991 - San Diego, United States Duration: Jul 21 1991 → … |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Computer Science Applications
- Applied Mathematics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering