MEMS 1XN SWITCH MODULE
CONFIGURABLE UP TO 1X36
DiCon’s MEMS 1xN Optical Switch Module is based on DiCon’s
MEMS 1x8 and 1x4 Optical Switch components. Up to five of
the MEMS 1x8 switch components can be configured to provide
a compact 1x36 switch. Each MEMS component is based on a
micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) chip.
FEATURES
Compact form-factor
Fast switching time
Low power consumption
MEMS durability and reliability
Available in other customized configurations
APPLICATIONS
The MEMS 1xN Switch is often used in channel or band monitoring cards
to reduce the size and cost of monitoring DWDM networks. Other appli-
cations include fiber-based sensing, side-select switching for redundancy
and secure communications, and bio-medical and scientific research.
Excellent reliability, repeatability and temperature performance makes the
MEMS 1xN switch ideal for temperature and environmental sensing equip-
ment, as well as channel monitoring cards.
Specifications subject to change. Copyright © 2007 DiCon Fiberoptics, Inc. All rights reserved.
OPTICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1
PARAMETER
RATING
Single-Band
1.5 dB max.
Insertion
Loss
2,3
Dual-Band
1.7 dB max.
-50 dB max.
Crosstalk
4
Back Reflection
-50 dB max.
Switching Time
30 ms max.
TDL
0.40 dB max.
WDL
5
0.30 dB max.
PDL
0.15 dB max.
0.04 dB max.
Repeatability
6
Durability
10
9
cycles min.
Optical Power
500 mW max.
Operating Temp
-5 to 70
o
C
Storage Temp
-40 to 85
o
C
Fiber Type
9/125
µm
single mode
1. Specifications are without connectors.
2. IL is measured at CWL, 23
o
C.
3. IL is for standard opaque model.
4. Power off isolation is same as crosstalk.
5. WDL is measured in a +/- 20nm range at 23
o
C.
6. Repeatability is defined after 100 cycles.
MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS
(Units: mm)
Top View
Left Side View
Right Side View
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER
Latching Type
Control Type
Vcc Voltage
Power Consumption
Connector Type
RATING
non-latching
I
2
C or RS232
12 VDC
700 mW max.
Molex 87833-1620
ORDERING INFORMATION
MS2
Product Code
MS2
1xN
MEMS Switch
1xN, Specify N<36
I
2
C
RS232
Switch Configuration
Control Interface
I2C
RS2
Pigtail Length
1
X
1 Meter
Specify X Meters
Tolerance is +/- 0.05 m
Connector Type
FC/SPC FC/SPC
FC/APC FC/APC
N
NONE
Also Available: SC, SC/UPC, SC/APC, ST, ST/UPC, LC
Wavelength Range
13
15
16
13/15
15/16
1290 - 1330 nm
1530 - 1570 nm
1570 - 1610 nm
1290 - 1330 & 1530 - 1570 nm
1530 - 1570 & 1570 - 1610 nm
Fiber and Jacket Type
9/BF
9/TB
9/LT
Corning SMF-28, Bare fiber
Corning SMF-28, Tight Buffer
Corning SMF-28, Loose-tube
Or other equivalent 9µm Singlemode fiber
DiCon Fiberoptics, Inc. 1689 Regatta Blvd. Richmond, CA 94804 Tel. (510) 620-5000 Fax. (510) 620-4100 www.diconfiberoptics.com
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MEMS 1XN SWITCH MODULE
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MEMS 1XN SWITCH MODULE