
Part Number: FTSW-1x8
1x8 Mini MEMS Optical Switch Mini Device package MEMS Switch
F-tone's 1x8 MEMS Bi-directional Fiber Optical switch, based on Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) technology, is a compact optical switch which connect optical channels by redirecting 1 incoming optical signals into 8 selected output fibers. The switching state is highly stable against environmental variations of temperature and vibration due to its unique design. This novel design significantly reduces packaging requirement, and simplifies driving electronics, offering unprecedented high stability as well as an unmatched low cost.
F-tone offers most affordable high performance MEMS optical switches. The MEMS technology offers extremely low electrical power consumption, high durability (> 1x10^9 cycles), no stiction, and high resistance to shock & vibration. Laser welded assembly ensures repeatability and ruggedness in field applications. Our MEMS Switches are tested in-house prior to shipment to guarantee that they will arrive in perfect physical and working condition. Currently configurations includes 1x4, 1x8 and 1x16 configurations for single-mode or multimode fibers, available in either latching or non latching variants.
- High Reliability
- Low insertion loss
- Fast response time: ≤ 5 ms
- Conveniently actuated by 5V/3V electrical pulses
- Miniature size
- Intrinsic tolerance to ESD
- Very low power consumption
- Stable and repeatable in open loop operation
- Best-in-class resistance to shock & vibration
- Single-mode (multimode available for option)
- Channel Blocking
- Configurable Add/Drop
- Optical channel monitoring in optical networks
- Switch & select modules (multicast switches, switch & broadcast applications)
- Wavelength Selective Switches
- Test & measurement
- Instrumentation
Specifications
| Parameters | Unit | MSW-1x8 |
|---|---|---|
| Wavelength Range | nm | 1260 ~ 1620 or 850 |
| Testing Wavelength | nm | 1310/1490/1550/1625/1650 |
| Insertion Loss | dB | Typ: 0.7 , Max: 1.2 |
| Return Loss | dB | ≥ 50 |
| Crosstalk | dB | ≥ 50 |
| PDL | dB | ≤ 0.10 |
| WDL | dB | ≤ 0.25 |
| TDL | dB | ≤ 0.20 |
| Repeatability | dB | ≤ ±0.05 |
| Repeatability Rate | Hz | 20 |
| Lifetime | Cycle | ≥ 109 |
| Switch Time | ms | ≤ 20 |
| Transmission Power | mW | ≤ 500 |
| Operation Temperature | oC | -5 ~ +70 |
| Storage Temperature | oC | -40 ~ +85 |
| Dimension | mm | (L)34 x (W)16 x (H)9.2 (±0.2) |
Mechanical Dimensions (Unit: mm)
Electrical Driving Requirements
This series of switches is designed to meet the most demanding Carrier-class and out-door optical switching applications.
Together with contorl electronics, the switch can be controlled through digital interfaces. F-tone also offers External TTL and External IIC interfaces as an option-please contact F-tone sales at [email protected].
| Optical Path | Pin 1 | Pin 2 | Pin 3 | Pin 4 | Pin 5 | Pin 6 | Pin 7 | Pin 8 | Pin 9 | Pin 10 | Pin 11 | Pin 12 | Pin 13 | Pin 14 | Pin 15 | Pin 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comm↔Port 1 | DP* | NC | NC | DP | NC | DP | NC | DP | NC | DP | NC | DP | NC | DP | GND | |
| Comm↔Port 2 | NC | DP | DP | NC | NC | DP | NC | DP | NC | DP | NC | DP | NC | DP | ||
| Comm↔Port 3 | NC | DP | NC | DP | DP | NC | NC | DP | NC | DP | NC | DP | NC | DP | ||
| Comm↔Port 4 | NC | DP | NC | DP | NC | DP | DP | NC | NC | DP | NC | DP | NC | DP | ||
| Comm↔Port 5 | NC | DP | NC | DP | NC | DP | NC | DP | DP | NC | NC | DP | NC | DP | ||
| Comm↔Port 6 | NC | DP | NC | DP | NC | DP | NC | DP | NC | DP | DP | NC | NC | DP | ||
| Comm↔Port 7 | NC | DP | NC | DP | NC | DP | NC | DP | NC | DP | NC | DP | DP | NC | ||
| Comm↔Port 8 | NC | DP | NC | DP | NC | DP | NC | DP | NC | DP | NC | DP | NC | DP |
* DP: Driving Pulse Voltage
| DrivingPulse | Min | Typical | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulsevoltage | 9 | 9.3 | 9.5 [ 4 ] | V |
| Pulsewidth | 12 | 12.5 | 13 [ 4 ] | ms |
| Peakcurrent | 290 | mA |
Attention! Outside this range could damage the device.
Order Information:MSW-1×8-A-B-C-D-E
| A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mode | Wavelength | Fiber Diameter | Fiber Length | Connector |
| SM: 9/125um | 85: 850nm | 25: 250um | 05: 0.5m | OO: None |
| M5: 50/125um | 13: 1310nm | 90: 900um | 10: 1.0m | FP: FC/PC |
| M6: 62.5/125um | 14: 1490nm | S: Special | 15: 1.5m | FA: FC/APC |
| S: Special | 15: 1550nm | S: Special | SP: SC/PC | |
| 162: 1625nm | SA: SC/APC | |||
| 165: 1650nm | LP: LC/PC | |||
| 13/15: 1310/1550nm | LA: LC/APC | |||
| S: Special | SP: ST/PC | |||
| SA: ST/APC | ||||
| S: Special |
For example: MSW-1x8-M6-13-S-15-FP
Questionnaire for Custom Parts:
All these customize information, please back to top to find the option for choose. If there any other special requirements, please feel free to contact us at [email protected].
- A. Which fiber type are you using? (Single-mode or Multimode)
- B. What wavelengths are you using? (Specify in nanometers)
- C. What size jacketing? (250 micron OD acrylate coating; 900 micron OD hytrel jacket)
- D. How long should the fibers be? (Fiber length, in meters, 1 meter is standard)
- E. What type of connectors do you need? (Connector codes for each port, Input and output connections)
This product belongs to F-tone Networks' optical components product line. For detailed specifications, please contact our sales team. Thank you!
Important Notice:
Performance figures, data and any illustrative material provided in this data sheet are typical and must be specifically confirmed in writing by F-tone Networks before they become applicable to any particular order or contract. In accordance with the F-tone Networks policy of continuous improvement specifications may change without notice.
The publication of information in this data sheet does not imply freedom from patent or other protective rights of F-tone Networks or others. Further details are available from any F-tone Networks sales representative.
