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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 18, 2003
Filed:
Dec. 09, 1999
Robert G. Lindquist, Elmira, NY (US);
Corning Incorporated, Corning, NY (US);
Abstract
A wavelength selective cross-connect switch for selectively switching wavelength-separated input channels between two optical input signals. The cross-connect switch includes two dispersive elements, where each dispersive element receives an optical input signal and disperses it into a plurality of wavelength-separated input channels. The cross-connect switch also includes a switching array mechanism, such as a micro-electro mechanical system (MEMS) shutter array, receiving the plurality of wavelength-separated input channels from each of the dispersive elements and operative for selectively switching one or more of the wavelength-separated input channels between the optical signals.