The principles and potential advantages of an optical switch matrix for use in an SS‐TDMA microwave switching matrix subsystem are reviewed, and the relative merits of three optical switching techniques are compared. An INTELSAT sponsored programme is described that has demonstrated the feasibility and the problems of developing a compact, monolithic, optical switch matrix. RF performance generally exceeded that of switch matrices built using discrete microwave components. However, the switch matrix has a high insertion loss and requires temperature stabilization or compensation. To be practical, 1‐3 micron of longer wavelength technology must be used.
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