Arrayed variable optical attenuator using retro-reflective MEMS mirrors

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Title:	Arrayed variable optical attenuator using retro-reflective MEMS mirrors
Authors:	Lee, C.
Keywords:	Metropolitan area network (MAN) Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) Retro-reflection Variable optical attenuators (VOA) Wavelength-division multiplexing
Issue Date:	Dec-2005
Citation:	Lee, C. (2005-12). Arrayed variable optical attenuator using retro-reflective MEMS mirrors. IEEE Photonics Technology Letters 17 (12) : 2640-2642. ScholarBank@NUS Repository. https://doi.org/10.1109/LPT.2005.859538
Abstract:	New arrayed microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) variable optical attenuators (VOAs) based on planar retro-reflection attenuation configuration have been characterized in this letter. Experimental results show the insertion loss of less than 0.8 dB, and back-reflection loss of better than 50 dB and polarization-dependent loss of less than 0.3 dB over full span of attenuation range of 50 dB. This arrayed MEMS VOA device does not only provide excellent optical performance, but offers a feasible solution to make VOA devices of multiple channels with good manufacturability, scalability, and compact footprint. © 2005 IEEE.
Source Title:	IEEE Photonics Technology Letters
URI:	http://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/55147
ISSN:	10411135
DOI:	10.1109/LPT.2005.859538
Appears in Collections:	Staff Publications

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