MODULAR CROSS CONNECT SYSTEM WITH 3D-MEMS FOR OPTICAL TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORKS

摘要

A modular cross connect system (10) for optical telecommunication networks has the optical unit divided in at least two main bodies with one section (11) for connection comprising the collimators (28) and a main commutation section (12) with MEMS devices. The first section is a fixed part while the second section is a readily removable section. The two sections face each other through a window (13) and in the first section there are provided optical means (14) for steering all or part of the optical signals from and to the main MEMS unit (12) to a MEMS standby or protection plane to allow replacement of the main MEMS unit without interrupting service.