Optomechanical design of a robust free-space optical switching system

Daniel J. Reiley, Jose M. Sasian, Martin G. Beckman

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Abstract

To be competitive with electronic switching technologies, photonic switching systems must have stability that rivals that of electronic systems, requiring little or no intervention over time scales of years. This paper describes progress towards the goal of stable optical interconnects. We have built an extraordinarily stable free-space optical interconnect mounted in a standard electronics frame; the system operated successfully over a wide temperature range for three days and required no realignment after shipping. Robust optomechanical design played an important role in the successful operation of the system. The role of kinematic mounting principles, self-centering lens mounts, materials selection, and long-lever arm adjustments are described. Vigorous shaking of the system did not affect its bit-error rate - measured to be less than 10E-12 on a single channel.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
EditorsMichael R. Feldman, Yung-Cheng Lee
Pages84-90
Number of pages7
StatePublished - 1996
EventOptoelectronic Packaging - San Jose, CA, USA
Duration: Feb 1 1996Feb 2 1996

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume2691
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Other

OtherOptoelectronic Packaging
CitySan Jose, CA, USA
Period2/1/962/2/96

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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