MEMS 1XN OPTICAL ARRAY SWITCH
DiCon’s MEMS 1xN Array Optical Switch allows precise control of
multiple 1xN optical switches all through a single control interface,
and housed in a compact housing that is only 165 x 136 x 26 mm.
The switches are bidirectional and can also be used in the reverse
direction as an Nx1 selector switch.
DiCon’s optical switches operate by collecting and collimating light
from the input fiber, and then reflecting this light off of an ultra-
stable and reliable, 2-axis DiCon MEMS mirror, which precisely
directs the light to the requested output fiber. The input and output
fibers aligned to the MEMS mirror using a single ferrule, resulting
in an extremely compact, robust design. The MEMS mirror utilizes
DiCon’s advanced MEMS technology developed over many years
at DiCon, and tested and proven in the telecommunications, aero-
space and other demanding applications.
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FEATURES
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High Reliability
Proven MEMS Technology
Lifetime > 1 Billion Switch Cycles
Controls up to 16 MEMS Optical Switches
APPLICATIONS
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Fiber Sensing
Resource Sharing
Test & Measurement
Specifications subject to change. Copyright © 2014 DiCon Fiberoptics, Inc. All rights reserved.
OPTICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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PARAMETER
1x2, 1x4
Insertion
Loss
2,3,4
1x8
RATING
0.7 dB max.
0.8 dB max.
1x12
1.2 dB max.
Crosstalk
5
-50 dB max.
Back Reflection
-50 dB max.
Switching Time
30
ms max.
TDL
0.30 dB max.
1x2, 1x4, 1x8
0.20
dB max.
WDL
6
1x12
0.30
dB max.
PDL
0.10 dB max.
Repeatability
7
0.02 dB max.
Durability
10
9
cycles min.
Optical Power
500
mW max.
Operating Temp
-5 to 70
o
C
Storage Temp
-40 to 85
o
C
1. Specifications are without connectors.
2. IL is measured at CWL, 23
o
C.
3. IL is for standard opaque model.
4. IL is for single-band. Dual-band adds 0.1 dB.
5. Power off isolation is same as crosstalk.
6. WDL is measured in a +/- 20nm range at 23
o
C.
7. Repeatability is defined after 100 cycles.
MS5
M/1xN
ORDERING INFORMATION
MS5 M/1xN
Product Code
MEMS Switch
M 1xN Array Switch
(M≤16, N≤12
Max Fiber Count ≤ 150)
I
2
C
RS232
1290 - 1330
nm
1530 - 1570
nm
1570 - 1610 nm
1290 - 1330 & 1530 - 1570 nm
1530 - 1570 & 1570 - 1610 nm
Corning SMF-28, Bare Fiber
Corning SMF-28, Tight Buffer
Corning SMF-28, Loose-tube
Switch Configuration
Control Interface
I2C
RS2
13
15
16
13/15
15/16
9/BF
9/TB
9/LT
Wavelength Range
Fiber
and Jacket Type
Or other equivalent 9mm Singlemode fiber
Connector Type
FC
FC/APC
SC
SC/APC
N
FC/SPC
FC/APC
SC/SPC
SC/APC
NONE
MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS
(Units: mm)
4x
ø
2.20 MOUNTING HOLES
Other connectors avaible upon requet
Top View
Pigtail Length
1
X
1 Meter
Specify X Meters
Tolerance is +/- 10 cm
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
Side View
TIGHT BUFFER
STRIPPABLE
OR LOOSE TUBE
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 OPTICAL ARRAY SWITCH
SPECIFICATIONS / ORDERING INFORMATION
MEMS 1XN OPTICAL ARRAY SWITCH
