Low Power Switching for Antenna Reconfiguration

摘要

Methods and systems for low power switching are provided. In one embodiment, an optical switching system is provided. The system comprises at least one optically controlled switch adapted to maintain one of an open state and a closed state based on an associated light signal; and at least one light source adapted to output the associated light signal to the at least one switch, wherein the at least one light source cycle, the light signal on and off, wherein the at least one light source is cycled on for a sufficient duration oftime and with a sufficient periodicity to maintain the optically controlled switch in one of an open state and a closed state.