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2x2 MEMS Optical Switch

2x2 MEMS Optical Switch

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Part Number: MSW-2x2-A-B-C-D-E

MEMS Optical Switch 2x2 in SMF or MMF optional, 5V, 1.0dB loss

F-tone's 2x2 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 4 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 1x2, 1x4, 1x8 and 1x16 configurations for single-mode or multimode fibers, available in either latching or non latching variants.

Features
  • 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)
Applications
  • 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-2x2
Wavelength Range nm 1260 ~ 1620
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 ≤ 5
Transmission Power mW ≤ 500
Operation Temperature oC -5 ~ +70
Storage Temperature oC -40 ~ +85
Dimension mm (L)26 x (W)22 x (H)9.4 (±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
Comm↔Port 1 DP* NC NC DP NC DP GND
Comm↔Port 2 NC DP DP NC NC DP
Comm↔Port 3 NC DP NC DP DP NC
Comm↔Port 4 NC DP NC DP NC DP

* DP: Driving Pulse Voltage

DrivingPulse Min Typical Max Unit
Pulsevoltage 4.7 5 5.3 V
Pulsewidth 12 12.5 13 ms
Peakcurrent 290 mA

Attention! Outside this range could damage the device.
Order Information:MSW-1x4-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-1x4-SM-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.

Power and Wavelength Testing

Test the signal delivering strength and wavelength, to ensure the signal decoding capacity of the receiver, and the wavelength remains consistent from the transmitter to the receiver.

Power and Wavelength Testing

Traffic Testing

Test the bit error rate and packet loss rate, to make them meet the corresponding standards and ensure the performance of transceivers.

Traffic Testing

Optical Performance Testing

Test the transceivers' eye diagram situation, receiving sensitivity, extinction ratio, wavelength, light-emitting, light-receiving, current and voltage, to ensure the signal quality, stability and reliability of the transmission.

Optical Performance Testing

End Face Testing

Check the end face of the transceivers and keep them clean for more stable data transmission, better performance, and durability.

End Face Testing

Various Switch Tests

Every module is quality tested for compatibility in the multi-brand switches environment, guaranteeing flawless operations.

Various Switch Tests

About F-tone Networks

F-tone Networks is now a world leader in development of optical transceivers and provide a wide range of high-speed optical solutions for optical communication networking, especially for AI, Data Center, enterprise data networking, Industry, aerospace, mining, shipbuilding, railway, metro, long haul transport networking, and mobile access networking applications
F-tone Networks invested in foundational photonics technologies and extensive product development and engineering with global presence in many area also.