Modular kit of devices for variable distribution, mixing and monitoring of optical signals in the internet and other networks

A modular set of devices for variable distribution, mixing and monitoring of optical signals of a network, comprising:

• an optical module, comprising:
• N optical inputs, where N is a non-zero natural number,
• M optical outputs, where M is a non-zero natural number,
• N×M optical switching elements,
• wherein the optical switching elements are 2×2 Mach-Zehnder interferometric switching elements and each optical switching element includes two switching element optical inputs, two switching element optical outputs and one switching element electric input, and
• wherein the N×M optical switching elements are arranged in a grid and each optical switching element is in communication with at least two other optical switching elements of the optical switching elements, and
• a temperature sensor, arranged centrally in the grid of the N×M optical switching elements;
• a control electronic module in communication with the optical module, comprising:
• N×M pulse-width modulators, each having a pulse-width modulator output,
• N×M voltage drivers, each having a voltage driver input and a voltage driver output, wherein
• the voltage driver input is connected to one of the pulse-width modulator outputs, and
• the voltage driver output is connected to one of the switching element electrical inputs,
• an interface module,
• a power supply distribution block connected to the N×M pulse-width modulators and the N×M voltage drivers, and
• a temperature measuring circuit connected to the temperature sensor of the optical module;
• a communication computer module in communication with the control electronic module, wherein the communication computer module is in communication with the N×M pulse width modulators via the interface module of the control electronic module;
• a user communication interface module in communication with the communication computer module;
• a machine communication interface module in communication with the communication computer module;
• and,
• at least one power supply source configured to supply power to the control electronic module.