Fiber
Optics
MEMSLatch
TM
1x3, 1x4
Fiberoptic Switch
(Protected by U.S. patent 13/210,703 and pending patents)
Product Description
The MEMSLatch Series 1x3, 1x4 Fiberoptic switch connects optical channels
by redirecting incoming optical signals into selected output fibers. This is
achieved using a patent pending MEMS configuration and activated via an
electrical control signal. It uniquely features rugged thermal activated
micro-mirror and latches to preserve the selected optical path after the
drive signal has been removed. This novel design significantly reduces
packaging requirement, offering unprecedented high stability as well as an
unmatched low cost. It is conveniently driven by 5V.
We offer tight-bend-fiber version,
which reduces the minimum
bending radius from normal 15
mm to 7 mm.
This feature
enables smaller overall foot print.
Performance Specifications
MEMS Series 1x3, 1x4 Switch
Operation Wavelength
Insertion Loss ¹ ²
Wavelength Dependent Loss
Polarization Dependent Loss
Return Loss ¹ ²
Cross Talk ¹ ²
Switching Time
Min
1260
Typical
0.6
0.2
Max
1620
1.0
0.3 (DW)
0.1
3
Unit
nm
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
ms
Cycle
50
50
10
±0.05
10
9
Applications
•
•
•
•
Channel Blocking
Configurable Add/Drop
System Monitoring
Instrumentation
Repeatability
Durability
Switching Type
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Optical Power Handling
Fiber Type
Package Dimension
1. Within operating temperature and SOP.
2. Excluding connectors.
3. DW: Dual band and Broad band.
Latching
-20
-40
300
SMF-28
34.0L x 18.0W x 9.0H
80
85
500
C
C
mW
o
o
mm
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Laser Components GmbH
Tel: +49 8142 2864 – 0
Fax: +49 8142 2864 – 11
info@lasercomponents.com
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United Kingdom
Laser Components (UK) Ltd.
Tel: +44 1245 491 499
Fax: +44 1245 491 801
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Fiber
Optics
MEMSLatch
TM
1x3,1x4
Fiberoptic Switch
Mechanical Dimensions
9.0
6.0
3.5
Ø0.46
34.0
4
.0
6x2.54=15.24
(Unit: mm)
Common
2.54
Port 1
3
2
1
7.62
7
6
5
4
Port 2
Port 3
4.0 12.0 18.0
8
9 10 11 12 13 14
Port 4
Electrical Driving Requirements
Agiltron offers a computer control kit with TTL and RS232 interfaces and Windows
TM
GUI.
Pin #
TTL/Parallel Digital I/O Mode
Pin #
TTL/Parallel Digital I/O Mode
1. VCC: 5 V DC.
2. Static Current Consumption: 20mA.
3. Peak Current Consumption: 200mA.
Electric Drive
D0
L
H
L
H
D1
L
L
H
H
D2
GND
GND
GND
GND
D3
GND
GND
GND
GND
1
NC
8
NC
2
VCC
9
NC
3
STROBE
10
NC
4
GND
11
GND
5
D0
12
NC
6
D1
13
D3/MODE
7
D2
14
RESET
Optical Path
Common ↔
Common ↔
Common ↔
Common ↔
Port 1
Port 2
Port 3
Port 4
Functional Diagram
MEMS 1x4 Switch
Revision: 060-12
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Germany & Other Countries
Laser Components GmbH
Tel: +49 8142 2864 – 0
Fax: +49 8142 2864 – 11
info@lasercomponents.com
www.lasercomponents.com
United Kingdom
Laser Components (UK) Ltd.
Tel: +44 1245 491 499
Fax: +44 1245 491 801
info@lasercomponents.co.uk
www.lasercomponents.co.uk
Fiber
Optics
MEMSLatch
TM
1x3,1x4
Fiberoptic Switch
Ordering Information
MEMS-
Type
1x3=13
3x1=31
1x4=14
4x1=41
Special=00
Wavelength
1060=1
C+L=2
1310=3
1410=4
1550=5
650=6
780=7
850=8
1310
&
1550=9
Special=0
Switch
Package
Fiber Type
Bare fiber=1
900um tube=3
Special=0
Fiber Length Connector
0.25m=1
0.5m=2
1.0m=3
Special=0
None=1
FC/PC=2
FC/APC=3
SC/PC=4
SC/APC=5
ST/PC=6
LC=7
Duplex LC=8
Special=0
Latching Type=1 Standard=1 SMF-28=1
Special=0
Special=0
Special=0
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Laser Components GmbH
Tel: +49 8142 2864 – 0
Fax: +49 8142 2864 – 11
info@lasercomponents.com
www.lasercomponents.com
United Kingdom
Laser Components (UK) Ltd.
Tel: +44 1245 491 499
Fax: +44 1245 491 801
info@lasercomponents.co.uk
www.lasercomponents.co.uk
