公开(公告)号：JP2007148429A

公开(公告)日：2007-06-14

申请号：JP2007032491

申请日：2007-02-13

Applicant: Capella Photonics Inc ,  Furukawa Electric Co Ltd:The ,  カペラ フォトニクス インコーポレイテッド ,  古河電気工業株式会社

Inventor： WILDE JEFFREY ,  MANSURIPUR MASUD ,  GARRETT MARK H ,  POLYNKIN PAVEL G ,  BELSER KARL ARNOLD ,  CHEN TAI

IPC: G02B26/08 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/34 ,  G02B6/35 ,  H04B10/02 ,  H04J14/00 ,  H04J14/02 ,  H04Q3/52

CPC classification number: G02B6/3588 ,  G02B6/272 ,  G02B6/2793 ,  G02B6/2931 ,  G02B6/29383 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/3512 ,  G02B6/3518 ,  G02B6/3556 ,  G02B6/356 ,  G02B6/3582 ,  G02B6/3586 ,  G02B6/3592 ,  G02B26/0833

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a new wavelength-separating-routing (WSR) apparatus that uses a diffraction grating to separate a multi-wavelength optical signal by wavelength into multiple spectral channels, which are then focused onto an array of corresponding channel micromirrors. SOLUTION: In the wavelength-separating-routing (WSR) 100, the channel micromirrors 103 are individually controllable and continuously pivotable to reflect the spectral channels into multiple output ports. As such, the WSR apparatus is capable of routing the spectral channels on a channel-by-channel basis and coupling any spectral channel into any one of the output ports. The WSR apparatus of the present invention may be further equipped with servo-control and spectral power-management capabilities, thereby maintaining the coupling efficiencies of the spectral channels into the output ports at desired values. The WSR apparatus of the present invention can be used to construct a new class of dynamically reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexers (OADMs) for wavelength-division-multiplexing (WDM) optical networking applications. COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Abstract translation: 要解决的问题：提供一种新的波长分离路由（WSR）装置，其使用衍射光栅将波长的多波长光信号分离成多个光谱通道，然后将其聚焦到对应的阵列上 通道微镜。 解决方案：在波长分离路由（WSR）100中，信道微镜103是可单独控制的并且可连续地枢转以将频谱信道反映到多个输出端口中。 因此，WSR设备能够在逐个信道的基础上路由频谱信道，并将任何频谱信道耦合到任何一个输出端口。 本发明的WSR设备可以进一步配备伺服控制和频谱功率管理功能，从而将频谱信道的耦合效率保持在输出端口的期望值。 本发明的WSR设备可用于构建用于波分复用（WDM）光网络应用的新类型的动态可重配置的光分插复用器（OADM）。 版权所有（C）2007，JPO＆INPIT

公开(公告)号：JP2008164630A

公开(公告)日：2008-07-17

申请号：JP2008052065

申请日：2008-03-03

Applicant: Capella Photonics Inc ,  Furukawa Electric Co Ltd:The ,  カペラ フォトニクス インコーポレイテッド ,  古河電気工業株式会社

Inventor： WILDE JEFFREY P ,  POLYNKIN PAVEL ,  TIMMONS MICHAEL J ,  GARRETT MARK H

IPC: G01J3/447 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/14 ,  G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/433 ,  G02B5/30 ,  G02B6/34 ,  H01L31/0232

CPC classification number: G02B6/4215 ,  G01J3/0224 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/447 ,  G01J2003/2866 ,  G02B6/2713 ,  G02B6/2793 ,  G02B6/2931 ,  G02B6/4213 ,  G02B6/4225 ,  G02B6/4227

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a novel method and apparatus for separating a multi-wavelength optical signal along with a reference signal by wavelength into multiple spectral channels and a reference spectral component. SOLUTION: By aligning the reference spectral component at a predetermined location, the spectral channels simultaneously impinge onto designated locations, e.g., on an array of beam-receiving elements positioned in accordance with the spectral array. The reference spectral component may be further maintained at the predetermined location by way of servo-control, thereby ensuring that the spectral channels stay aligned at the designated locations. The present invention can be used to construct a new line of servo-based optical systems, including spectral power monitors and optical multiplexers/demultiplexers, for WDM optical networking applications. COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Abstract translation: 要解决的问题：提供一种用于将多波长光信号与参考信号一起通过波长分离成多个频谱信道和参考频谱分量的新颖方法和装置。 解决方案：通过在预定位置对准参考光谱分量，光谱通道同时撞击到指定位置，例如在根据光谱阵列定位的波束接收元件的阵列上。 参考频谱分量可以通过伺服控制进一步保持在预定位置，从而确保频谱信道在指定位置保持对准。 本发明可用于构建用于WDM光网络应用的基于伺服的光学系统的新系列，包括光功率监视器和光复用器/解复用器。 版权所有（C）2008，JPO＆INPIT

公开(公告)号：WO2006110297B1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-08

申请号：PCT/US2006010875

申请日：2006-03-24

Applicant: CAPELLA PHOTONICS INC ,  DAVIS JOSEPH E ,  GARRETT MARK H ,  TREMAINE BRIAN ,  DARLING MICHAEL

Inventor： DAVIS JOSEPH E ,  GARRETT MARK H ,  TREMAINE BRIAN ,  DARLING MICHAEL

IPC: G02B6/26

CPC classification number: G02B6/356 ,  G02B6/2706 ,  G02B6/29311 ,  G02B6/29313 ,  G02B6/29383 ,  G02B6/29395 ,  G02B6/3512 ,  G02B6/3588 ,  G02B6/3594

Abstract: A wavelength selective switch architecture (100) for ROADMs for switching the spectral channels of a multi-channel, multi- wavelength optical signal between input and output ports employs a biaxial MEMS port mirror array (106) for optimal coupling efficiency and ITU grid alignment, an anamorphic beam expander (110) for expanding input optical signals to create an elongated beam profile (146), a diffraction grating (112) for spatially separating the spectral channels, an anamorphic focusing lens system (116), an array (118) of biaxial elongated channel MEMS micromirrors, a built-in Optical Channel Monitor, and an electronic feedback control system. The biaxial channel micromirrors are rotatable about one axis to switch spectral channels between ports, and are rotatable about an orthogonal axis to vary the coupling of the spectral channel to an output port and control attenuation of the spectral signal for complete blocking or for a predetermined power level. The architecture affords hitless switching, near notchless operation, ITU channel alignment, high passband, stability over a broad temperature range, and minimum insertion loss through the optimal coupling efficiency enabled by the feedback control system.

Abstract translation: 用于ROADM的用于在输入和输出端口之间切换多信道，多波长光信号的频谱信道的波长选择性开关架构（100）采用双轴MEMS端口镜阵列（106），用于最佳耦合效率和ITU网格对准， 变形光束扩展器（110），用于扩展输入光信号以产生细长的光束轮廓（146），用于在空间上分离光谱通道的衍射光栅（112），变形聚焦透镜系统（116），阵列（118） 双轴细长通道MEMS微镜，内置光通道监视器和电子反馈控制系统。 双轴通道微镜可以围绕一个轴线旋转以在端口之间切换频谱通道，并且可以绕正交轴线旋转以改变频谱通道与输出端口的耦合，并且控制光谱信号的衰减以完全阻塞或用于预定功率 水平。 该架构通过反馈控制系统实现的最佳耦合效率，提供无缝切换，接近无缺陷操作，ITU通道对齐，高通带，宽温度范围内的稳定性和最小插入损耗。

公开(公告)号：WO2006110297A3

公开(公告)日：2006-10-19

申请号：PCT/US2006/010875

申请日：2006-03-24

Applicant: CAPELLA PHOTONICS, INC. ,  DAVIS, Joseph, E. ,  GARRETT, Mark, H. ,  TREMAINE, Brian ,  DARLING, Michael

Inventor： DAVIS, Joseph, E. ,  GARRETT, Mark, H. ,  TREMAINE, Brian ,  DARLING, Michael

IPC: G02B6/26

Abstract: A wavelength selective switch architecture (100) for ROADMs for switching the spectral channels of a multi-channel, multi- wavelength optical signal between input and output ports employs a biaxial MEMS port mirror array (106) for optimal coupling efficiency and ITU grid alignment, an anamorphic beam expander (110) for expanding input optical signals to create an elongated beam profile (146), a diffraction grating (112) for spatially separating the spectral channels, an anamorphic focusing lens system (116), an array (118) of biaxial elongated channel MEMS micromirrors, a built-in Optical Channel Monitor, and an electronic feedback control system. The biaxial channel micromirrors are rotatable about one axis to switch spectral channels between ports, and are rotatable about an orthogonal axis to vary the coupling of the spectral channel to an output port and control attenuation of the spectral signal for complete blocking or for a predetermined power level. The architecture affords hitless switching, near notchless operation, ITU channel alignment, high passband, stability over a broad temperature range, and minimum insertion loss through the optimal coupling efficiency enabled by the feedback control system.

公开(公告)号：WO2005106549A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-10

申请号：PCT/US2005/011679

申请日：2005-04-06

Applicant: CAPELLA, PHOTONICS, INC. ,  TREMAINE, Brian, P. ,  DAVIS, Joseph, E.

Inventor： TREMAINE, Brian, P. ,  DAVIS, Joseph, E.

IPC: G02B6/26

CPC classification number: G02B6/3586 ,  G02B6/3512 ,  G02B6/356 ,  G02B6/3588 ,  G02B6/359 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  G05B19/404 ,  G05B2219/41434

Abstract: A system and method for canceling disturbance in a MEMS device. The system 200 includes a MEMS device 203, which may include a substrate 205 and a plurality of individually movable MEMS elements 203-1 through 203-N, and a control assembly 207. The optical system 200 may be utilized in and/or form a portion of any optical apparatus employing an array of MEMS devices. The control assembly 207 uses feed-forward control signals to cancel disturbance in the MEMS device 203, and more particularly, to cancel disturbance in the non-switched or static mirrors of the MEMS device 203 caused by switched or moving mirrors.

Abstract translation: 一种用于消除MEMS器件中的干扰的系统和方法。 系统200包括MEMS器件203，其可以包括衬底205和多个可单独移动的MEMS元件203-1至203-N以及控制组件207.光学系统200可以用于和/或形成 使用MEMS器件阵列的任何光学装置的一部分。 控制组件207使用前馈控制信号来消除MEMS器件203中的干扰，更具体地，消除由开关或移动的反射镜引起的MEMS器件203的非开关或静态反射镜中的干扰。

公开(公告)号：WO2012125390A2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-20

申请号：PCT/US2012/028189

申请日：2012-03-08

Applicant: CAPELLA PHOTONICS, INC. ,  YANG, Long ,  EHRLICH, Jeffrey ,  MARTINELLI, Massimo

Inventor： YANG, Long ,  EHRLICH, Jeffrey ,  MARTINELLI, Massimo

IPC: H04B10/02

CPC classification number: G02B6/356 ,  G02B6/3512 ,  G02B6/3556

Abstract: Optical switches can include collimator elements that accommodate two or more optical ports. This increases the number of ports the switch can accommodate without having to increase the size of other optical components within the switch. Separate deflectors can be used to accommodate optical signals from two different groups of ports. In some embodiments cross-coupling of signals between the two groups can be accomplished through use of re-direction optics.

Abstract translation: 光开关可以包括容纳两个或更多光端口的准直元件。 这增加了开关可以适应的端口数量，而不必增加开关内的其他光学部件的尺寸。 分离的偏转器可用于适应来自两个不同端口组的光信号。 在一些实施例中，两组之间的信号交叉耦合可以通过使用重新定向的光学器件实现。

公开(公告)号：WO2006110297A2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-19

申请号：PCT/US2006010875

申请日：2006-03-24

Applicant: CAPELLA PHOTONICS INC ,  DAVIS JOSEPH E ,  GARRETT MARK H ,  TREMAINE BRIAN ,  DARLING MICHAEL

Inventor： DAVIS JOSEPH E ,  GARRETT MARK H ,  TREMAINE BRIAN ,  DARLING MICHAEL

IPC: G02B6/26

CPC classification number: G02B6/356 ,  G02B6/2706 ,  G02B6/29311 ,  G02B6/29313 ,  G02B6/29383 ,  G02B6/29395 ,  G02B6/3512 ,  G02B6/3588 ,  G02B6/3594

Abstract: A wavelength selective switch architecture for ROADMs for switching the spectral channels of a multi-channel, multi-wavelength optical signal between input and output ports employs a biaxial MEMS port mirror array for optimal coupling efficiency and ITU grid alignment, an anamorphic beam expander for expanding input optical signals to create an elongated beam profile, a diffraction grating for spatially separating the spectral channels, an anamorphic focusing lens system, an array of biaxial elongated channel MEMS micromirrors, a built-in Optical Channel Monitor, and an electronic feedback control system. The bi-axial channel micromirrors are rotatable about one axis to switch spectral channels between ports, and are rotatable about an orthogonal axis to vary the coupling of the spectral channel to an output port and control attenuation of the spectral signal for complete blocking or for a predetermined power level. The architecture affords hitless switching, near notchless operation, ITU channel alignment, high passband, stability over a broad temperature range, and minimum insertion loss through the optimal optical coupling efficiency enabled by the feedback control system.

Abstract translation: 用于ROADM的波长选择开关架构，用于在输入和输出端口之间切换多通道多波长光信号的频谱通道采用双轴MEMS端口镜阵列，实现最佳耦合效率和ITU网格对齐，用于扩展的变形光束扩展器 输入光信号以产生细长的光束轮廓，用于空间分离光谱通道的衍射光栅，变形聚焦透镜系统，双轴细长通道MEMS微镜阵列，内置光通道监视器和电子反馈控制系统。 双轴通道微镜可以围绕一个轴线旋转以在端口之间切换频谱通道，并且可绕正交轴线旋转，以改变频谱通道与输出端口的耦合，并控制光谱信号的衰减以进行完全阻塞或针对 预定功率水平。 该架构通过反馈控制系统实现的最佳光耦合效率，提供无缝切换，接近无缺陷操作，ITU通道对准，高通带，宽温度范围内的稳定性和最小插入损耗。

公开(公告)号：WO2003102631A3

公开(公告)日：2003-12-11

申请号：PCT/US2003/016278

申请日：2003-05-21

Applicant: CAPELLA PHOTONICS, INC.

Inventor： VAN DRIEENHUIZEN, Bert, P. ,  WILDE, Jeffrey, P. ,  KUAN, Nelson

IPC: G02B7/182

Abstract: A MEMS apparatus (100) comprises a bulk element (110), first and second hinges (121, 122), and a support (130). The bulk element (110) has a top and a bottom surface (112, 111), and the hinges are disposed below the top surface (112).

公开(公告)号：WO2007078415A3

公开(公告)日：2007-07-12

申请号：PCT/US2006/043169

申请日：2006-11-06

Applicant: CAPELLA PHOTONICS ,  DAVIS, Joseph, E. ,  TREMAINE, Brian, P.

Inventor： DAVIS, Joseph, E. ,  TREMAINE, Brian, P.

IPC: G02B6/26 ,  G02B6/28 ,  G02B6/30 ,  G02B6/42 ,  G02B26/00

Abstract: Effects of diffraction of a spectral beam from an edge of the micromirrors are reduced in order to optimize the passband in a wavelength selective switch. The effects of diffraction on the pass band may be reduced by using rotation of the micromirror about both the attenuation axis and the switching axis to achieve the desired level of attenuation. Peak coupling can be attained by dithering the micromirror about a dither axis that is tangent to a contour of constant attenuation using simultaneous rotation about the switching and attenuation axes. A power level of a spectral channel may be attenuated by rotating the channel micromirror with respect to an effective attenuation axis that is non-orthogonal to the dither axis through a combination of rotations about the switching axis and the attenuation axis.

公开(公告)号：WO2003058183A1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-17

申请号：PCT/US2002/039137

申请日：2002-12-09

Applicant: CAPELLA PHOTONICS, INC.

Inventor： POLYNKIN, Pavel ,  WILDE, Jeffrey, P. ,  GARRETT, Mark, H.

IPC: G01J3/32

CPC classification number: H04J14/02 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0224 ,  G01J3/32 ,  G02B6/2706 ,  G02B6/2793 ,  G02B6/2931 ,  G02B6/29311 ,  G02B6/29397 ,  G02B6/4249 ,  G02B6/425 ,  H04J14/08

Abstract: A method and apparatus for optical spectral power monitoring using a time-division-multiplexed detection scheme. The apparatus uses a wavelength-dispersing means (120) such as a diffraction grating to separate an optical signal into multiple spectral channels, and an array of beam-manipulating elements (140) positioned to correspond with the spectral channels. The beam-manipulating elements are individually controllable so as to direct the spectral channels into an optical detector (150) in a time-division-multiplexed sequence. The apparatus may further employ a polarization diversity scheme for polarization-insensitive operation. This enhances the spectral resolution of the apparatus while providing improved accuracy in spectral power detection. Spectral power monitors constructed according to the present disclosure are well-suited for WDM optical networking applications.

Abstract translation: 一种使用时分复用检测方案进行光谱功率监测的方法和装置。 该装置使用诸如衍射光栅的波长分散装置（120）将光信号分离成多个光谱通道，以及定位成对应于光谱通道的光束操纵元件阵列（140）。 光束操纵元件是可单独控制的，以便以时分复用顺序将光谱通道引导到光学检测器（150）中。 该装置还可以采用极化分集方案来进行极化不敏感的操作。 这提高了设备​​的光谱分辨率，同时提供了光谱功率检测的改进的精度。 根据本公开构造的光谱功率监视器非常适合于WDM光网络应用。