NEUCHATEL, SWITZERLAND, February 26, 2004 - Bookham Technology plc and Colibrys SA report that they have jointly employed MEMS technology to create and implement variable optical attenuator modules. Bookham Technology has designed and patented three-dimensional MEMS structures with micro-shutters to produce optical attenuation with analog control. To successfully commercialize these component parts, Bookham has designed them as generic building blocks that are readily integrated into modules such as dynamic transmitters and receivers. Colibrys has established innovative approaches to the...Read full articleRelated content from Photonics Media