MEMS 8X8 MATRIX SWITCH
DiCon’s MEMS 8x8 is an integrated switch module based on
DiCon’s MEMS 1x8 Optical Switch components. Sixteen MEMS
1x8 switches, eight for inputs and the other eight for outputs, are
interconnected to form a fully non-blocking, two stage, optical
cross-connect. Under this matrix switch platform, different MEMS
1xN switches can be used to form customized MxN Switch Matri-
ces.
FEATURES
Compact form-factor
Low insertion loss with minimal crosstalk
Fast switching time
Low power consumption
MEMS durability and reliability
Available in other customized configurations
APPLICATIONS
The MEMS 8x8 Matrix is used in an optical network to dynamically con-
figure the system. Mounting to any network card is easily achieved with
its small form factor and 1” thickness. For Test and Measurement applica-
tions, the matrix switch is a simplified alternative solution for fiber manage-
ment and allows users to share resources.
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
Dual-Band
1.7 dB max.
Crosstalk
-70 dB max.
Back Reflection
-50 dB max.
Switching Time
30 ms max.
TDL
0.4 dB max.
WDL
3
0.3 dB max.
PDL
0.15 dB max.
0.04 dB max.
Repeatability
4
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. WDL is measured in a +/- 20nm range at 23
o
C.
4. Repeatability is defined after 100 cycles.
MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS
(Units: mm)
Top View
Front 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
MX3
Product Code
MX3
8x8
MxN
MEMS Matrix
Switch Configuration
8x8 Non-Blocking
MxN Non-Blocking
(Specify M, N < 8)
Control Interface
I2C
RS2
I
2
C
RS232
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/TB
9/LT
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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8X8 MEMS MATRIX SWITCH
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MEMS 8X8 MATRIX SWITCH