MEMS ON-OFF OPTICAL ARRAY SWITCH
DiCon’s MEMS Multimode On-Off Array Optical Switch allows
precise control of up to 16 On-Off optical switches all through a
single control interface, and housed in a compact housing. The
On-Off switches can be controlled individually or synchronously.
DiCon’s MEMS Multimode On-Off Optical switch has one input and
one output fiber and provides the ability to turn on or off the optical
signal passing through it.
IN 1
IN 2
IN 3
IN 4
IN 5
IN 6
IN 7
IN 8
Out 1
Out 2
Out 4
Out 4
Out 5
Out 6
Out 7
Out 8
FEATURES
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High Reliability
Proven MEMS Technology
Lifetime > 1 Billion Switch Cycles
Controls up to 16 MEMS On/Off Optical Switches
APPLICATIONS
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Simulate Cutting of Fiber Optic Cables
Secure Optical Communication
Test & Measurement
Specifications subject to change. Copyright © 2014 DiCon Fiberoptics, Inc. All rights reserved.
OPTICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1
PARAMETER
Insertion Loss
2,3
Crosstalk
50 um
62.5 um
Back Reflection
Switching Time
TDL
Repeatability
4
Durability
Optical Power
Operating Temp
Storage Temp
Fiber Type
RATING
0.8 dB max.
-25 dB max.
-20 dB max.
-20 dB max.
30 ms max.
0.30 dB max.
0.05 dB max.
10
9
cycles min.
500 mW max.
-5 to 70
o
C
-40 to 85
o
C
Mulitmode, Bare fiber
ORDERING INFORMATION
MQ5
Product Code
MQ5
M/1X1
MEMS Switch
Switch Configuration
M On-Off Switches
(M≤16)
Control Interface
I2C
RS2
T
O
8
9
13
8/13
20
I
2
C
RS232
Transparent
1
Opaque
2
850
nm only
980
nm only
1290-1330 nm
850 nm & 1290-1330 nm
20 dB min.
20
Switch Type
Wavelength Range
1. Specifications are without connectors.
2. IL is measured at CWL, 23
o
C. In “ON” State.
3. IL is for single-band. Dual-band adds 0.2 dB.
4. Repeatability is defined after 100 cycles.
Off State Isolation
Fiber
and Jacket Type
MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS
(Units: mm)
50/BF
50/LT
62/BF
62/LT
FC
FC/APC
SC
SC/APC
N
50um core, bare fiber
50um core, 900um loose tube
62.5um core, bare fiber
62.5um core, 900um loose tube
FC/SPC
FC/APC
SC/SPC
SC/APC
NONE
Top View
Connector Type
MEMS ON-OFF OPTICAL SWITCH ARRAY
Other connectors avaible upon requet
Pigtail Length
1
X
1 Meter
Specify X Meters
Tolerance is +/- 10 cm
1. Minimum IL with no power.
2. Off state isolation with no power.
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
1 W max.
Molex 87833-1620
DiCon Fiberoptics, Inc. 1689 Regatta Blvd. Richmond, CA 94804 Tel. (510) 620-5000 Fax. (510) 620-4100 www.diconfiberoptics.com
0285A
MEMS ON-OFF OPTICAL ARRAY SWITCH
SPECIFICATIONS / ORDERING INFORMATION
MEMS MULTIMODE ON-OFF OPTICAL ARRAY