Patent ID: 6463189
Filing Date: 2002-10-08
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An optical switch, comprising:an arm comprising a piezoelectric material, the arm comprising a first and a second face and a first and a second end, wherein the first face is opposite to the second face, wherein the first end is opposite to the second end; at least one electrode coupled to the arm for providing a voltage difference between the first and second faces of the arm; a support coupled to the first end of the arm for fixedly supporting the first end; an object with a convex surface coupled to the second end of the arm; an optical element coupled to the second face of the arm capable of deflecting an optical signal traveling therethrough; a first magnet proximately located to the object and to the first face of the arm; and a second magnet proximately located to the object and to the second face of the arm.