The MSW-2×N optical switch (hereinafter referred to as the MEMS optical switch) is a multi-channel optical path switching module. It utilizes electrostatically actuated micro-mirror technology, featuring compact size, fast response, and stable performance. It is widely applicable in optical communication and testing systems. The optical path schematic is as follows:
Applications：
l Multi-channel optical monitoring in optical transmission systems
l LAN multi-source/detector automatic switching, dynamic multi-point optical sensing systems
l Automated testing of fibers, optical components, networks, and field engineering cables in optical testing systems
l Optical device alignment
Features:
l Fast switching speed, low loss, high reliability, and long lifespan
l Compact size, simple TTL control interface
l Modular design, low insertion loss
Specifications:
Parameter | Value |
Operating Wavelength (nm) | 850/1310 ,1260~1650 |
Fiber Type (µm) | Single-mode, Multi-mode, Polarization-Maintaining (PM) |
Extinction Ratio① (dB) | ≥18 |
Insertion Loss (dB) | ≤0.8 (N=2～12),≤1.0(N=12～24) ≤1.2(N=24～32),≤1.5(N=32～64) |
Return Loss (dB) | SM：≥50 MM：≥30 |
Crosstalk (dB) | SM | ≥50（N≤32）,≥45（32＜N≤64） |
MM | ≥30（N≤16）,≥25（16＜N≤32） |
Repeatability (dB) | ≤±0.02 |
Switching Time (ms) | Typ ：5ms |
Switching Lifetime | ≥109 cycles |
Max. Optical Power (mW) | 500 |
Operating Temperature (°C) | -10~+70 |
Storage Temperature (°C) | -40~+80 |
Control Interface | TTL、RS232 |
Operating Voltage (V) | 5V |
Dimensions (mm) | 25*16*8 |
Specifications apply to polarization-maintaining (PM) models.
Dimensions (mm):
Pin Definitions
Pin | Pin Name | Type | Level | Description |
M3,4,5 | M1,2 |
1 | 5 | D0 | IN | LVTTL | TTL mode: Data bit D0 input |
2 | / | D5 | IN | LVTTL | TTL mode: Data bit D5 input |
3 | 2 | VCC | Power IN | / | DC +5V power supply |
4 | / | D7 | IN | LVTTL | TTL mode: Data bit D7 input |
5 | / | D6 | IN | LVTTL | TTL mode: Data bit D6 input |
6 | 4 | GND | Power IN |
| Ground |
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