Optomechanics of a free-space photonic switch: the components

摘要: We will discuss the optomechanical design of components used for free space optical switch prototypes built to develop potential solutions high-speed digital switching problems bandwidth, interconnection, and density. In our fabrics, arrays light beams propagate between array transceiver devices called Symmetric Self Electro-Optic Effect Device (S-SEED). These have been operated with more than a thousand incident on device windows typically 5 microns in diameter. To image required high resolution optics, tight component tolerances, stable mounting techniques. This paper explains construction fabric, designed under requirements small size, movement, mechanical stability, minimal cost. Comparisons are made two versions experimental components, including S-SEED mounts plates.