High-speed optical protection system using MEMS optical switch triggered by SONET performance monitor

High-speed and low cost optical 1+1 protection system using a MEMS optical switch triggered by SONET performance monitor (SD/SF) for high accuracy protection was developed. 980 /spl mu/s switching time of optical power recovery was demonstrated.

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