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(telecommunication) A switch that can selectively change signals between optical fibers or integrated optical circuits.
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Optical switch — This article is about the optical component. For the optoelectronic component, see Slotted optical switch. In telecommunication, an optical switch is a switch that enables signals in optical fibers or integrated optical circuits (IOCs) to be… … Wikipedia
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