MULTICHANNEL OPTICAL SWITCH

摘要

The invention concerns an optical switch comprising: a rotor (20), with at least a distribution optical guide (30), a stator, including a plurality of optical guides (14) with ends facing the rotor, and electrostatic motoring means (M, F, G) for positioning the rotor in switching positions. The invention is characterised in that the motoring means comprise a first set of electrodes integral with the stator and a second set of electrodes integral with the rotor and associated with the first set, wherein the electrodes of the first set and of the second set are respectively juxtaposed, with different pitches for each set. The invention is applicable to high-speed telecommunications.