optical switch

noun

A switch that can selectively change signals between optical fibers or integrated optical circuits.

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Meanings

nounoptical switch (plural optical switches)

plural optical switches

  1. communicationsA switch that can selectively change signals between optical fibers or integrated optical circuits.
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