Novel variable optical attenuator based on micro-electromechanical system (MEMS)

Guangxue Xuebao/Acta Optica Sinica

Volumn 24, Issue 3, 2004, Pages 364-368

  Yuan, Ye ^a   Zou, Yongzhuo ^a   Bao, Junfeng ^a   Cao, Zhonghui ^a   Wu, Xingkun ^a  

^a ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY   (China)

Author keywords

Dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM); Electrical discharge machining; Micro electromechanical system (MEMS); Optical fiber communication technology; Variable optical attenuator

Indexed keywords

DENSE WAVELENGTH DIVISION MULTIPLEXING; ELECTRIC DISCHARGE MACHINING; MAGNETIC FIELDS; OPTICAL COMMUNICATION; PERFORMANCE; STRUCTURAL DESIGN;

OPTICAL FIBER COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY; VARIABLE OPTICAL ATTENUATOR;

MICROELECTROMECHANICAL DEVICES;

EID: 2942522857     PISSN: 02532239     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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