SWITCHES
MEMS On-Off Switch
DiCon's MEMS On-Off Switch is based on a micro-electro-
mechanical system (MEMS) chip. The MEMS chip consists of
an electrically movable mirror on a silicon support. A voltage
applied to the chip causes the mirror to rotate, which changes
the coupling of light between the input and output fibers of
the MEMS On-Off Switch.
Cylindrical Package
Features
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Small On-Off Switch package
Ultra low current consumption
Available in opaque or transparent versions
Qualified to GR-1221
Available in both cylindrical and 14-Pin DIP package
Applications
MEMS On-Off Switches are used for distributed power equalization
within OADMs, MUX/DMUXes, Band Equalizers, Channel Equalizers,
Optical Cross-Connects, Line Cards and Transponders. MEMS On-Off
Switches can also be used for gain tilt and input power adjustment
in erbium-doped fiber amplifiers.
U.S. patented. Specifications subject to change. Copyright ©2005 DiCon Fiberoptics, Inc. All rights reserved.
Optical Specifications
1,2
Insertion loss
Temperature dependence
Flatness
PDL
PMD
Back-reflection
Optical power
Switching time
Repeatability
Wear-out
Fiber type
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
3
Ordering Information
MS - 10 -
-
-
-
-
9
-
-
-
Housing Type
C
D
T
O
13
15
16
35
45
X
2B
9L
FC
FC/APC
X
N
1
X
Cylindrical
14-Pin DIP
Transparent
1
Opaque
2
1280 - 1330 nm
1528 - 1563 nm
1570 - 1610 nm
35 dB min.
45 dB min.
Specify X dB min.
250
µ
barefiber
900
µ
loosetube
FC/SPC
FC/APC
Specify connector type
3
None
1 meter
Specify X meters
0.8 dB max.
0.3 dB max.
0.1 dB max.
0.1 dB max.
0.05 ps max.
-50 dB max.
500 mW max.
5 ms max.
0.1 dB max.
1 x 10 cycles min.
9/125 single mode fiber
-5
o
C to +70
o
C
-40
o
C to +85
o
C
9
Switch Type
Operating wavelength range
Off State Isolation
Jacket Type
1. All specifications referenced without connectors.
2. Relative to 23
o
C.
3. Over operating temperature.
Connector Type
Electrical Specifications
Actuation type
Transparent type
Off State
drive voltage Opaque type
Voltage damage threshold
Resistance
Power consumption
Non-latching
4.5 - 5 VDC
-0.2 - +0.2 VDC
10 VDC max.
2 MΩ min.
20 uWatt max.
Pigtail Length
1. Minimum insertion loss @ 0V
2. Minimum insertion loss @ 5V
3. Connector Types: FC/UPC, SC, SC/APC, SC/UPC, LC, LC/UPC, MU/UPC
Housing Dimensions
Cylindrical Package
3.00
27.5
13.5
1.0
MEMS ON/OFF
Ø2.5
Ø5.56
Ø5.56
2 (CNTL)
3 (GND)
14-pin DIP Package
ø
5.50
9.50
20.83
12.70
7.50
4.07
4.84
UNITS: mm
2.54
7.62
ø.
45
Pin Assignment
1 GND 8 NC
2 CNTL 9 NC
3 NC
10 NC
4 NC
11 CASE GND
5 NC
12 NC
6 NC
13 NC
7 NC
14 NC
14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Top View
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
DiCon Fiberoptics, Inc. 1689 Regatta Blvd. Richmond, CA 94804
Tel. (510)620-5000
Fax. (510)620-4100
www.diconfiber.com
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Switches
MEMS On-Off Switch
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