High Performance 1×N MEMS Optical Switch Device – Single Mode & Multi Mode Versions
Product Introduction
Gezhi Photonics 1×N MEMS Optical Switch is a miniature MEMS fiber switching component designed for fiber communication, PON network, optical instrumentation and network monitoring systems. This non-latching MEMS optical switch provides single mode (max 1×64 channels) and multi mode (max 1×16 channels) two series, featuring ultra compact cylindrical housing, fast switching speed, low insertion loss, excellent wavelength/thermal/polarization dependent loss performance and ultra-long service life up to 10 billion switching times.
Key Features
| 1.Ultra Compact Cylindrical Structure | Two size specifications: Φ5.5×42mm (N≤7 channels), Φ6.0×47mm (8≤N≤64 channels), small footprint for compact optical modules |
| 2.Ultra Fast Switching Time | Switching time ≤8ms, instant optical path switching for real-time network protection |
| 3.Low Insertion Loss | Graded loss design for different channel counts, single mode 1×2 only ≤0.8dB insertion loss |
| 4.Superior Optical Consistency Index | WDL≤0.3dB, TDL≤0.3dB, PDL≤0.1dB, repeatability ≤±0.05dB, stable signal transmission |
| 5.High Isolation & Return Loss | Return loss ≥50dB (single mode), crosstalk ≥45~50dB, effectively avoid optical signal crosstalk interference |
| 6.Ultra Long Service Life | Durability ≥10 billion switching cycles, stable long-term operation |
| 7.Wide Operating Environment Adaptability | Operating temperature: -20℃ ~ +85℃, storage temperature: -40℃ ~ +85℃, humidity 5%~95% RH |
| 8.Non-latching Switching Mode, Control Voltage ≤60V, Max bearing optical power 500mW |
Applications
Fully applicable to optical communication and optical test industries, main scenarios:
- PON Optical Access Network
- Fiber Link Automatic Protection Switching
- Optical Test Instrumentation & Lab Testing Equipment
- Optical Fiber Network Real-time Monitoring System
- Optical signal routing, multi-channel optical signal distribution
Performance Specifications
Single Mode 1×N MEMS Optical Switch (N ≤ 64)
| Parameter | Unit | Technical Index |
| Operating Wavelength | - | O band (1290~1330nm), L+ band (1625~1650nm) |
| Insertion Loss | dB | 1×2 ≤0.8；3≤N≤8 ≤1.0；17≤N≤32 ≤1.5；33≤N≤64 ≤1.7 |
| WDL | dB | ≤0.3 |
| TDL | dB | ≤0.3 |
| PDL | dB | ≤0.1 |
| Return Loss | dB | ≥50 |
| Crosstalk | dB | 2≤N≤32 ≥50；33≤N≤64 ≥45 |
| Repeatability | dB | ≤±0.05 |
| Switching Time | ms | ≤8 |
| Mechanical Durability | times | ≥10,000,000,000 |
| Control Voltage | V | ≤60 |
| Switching Mode | - | Non-latching |
| Max Optical Power | mW | ≤500 |
| Operating Temperature | ℃ | -20 ~ +85 |
| Storage Temperature | ℃ | -40 ~ +85 |
| Operating Humidity | %RH | 5 ~ 95 |
| Dimension | mm | N≤7: Φ5.5×42；8≤N≤64: Φ6.0×47 |
Multi Mode 1×N MEMS Optical Switch (N ≤ 16)
| Parameter | Unit | Technical Index |
| Operating Wavelength | nm | 850±30, 1310±30 |
| Insertion Loss | dB | N≤12 ≤1.0；13≤N≤16 ≤1.2 |
| WDL | dB | ≤0.3 |
| TDL | dB | ≤0.4 |
| PDL | dB | ≤0.2 |
| Return Loss | dB | ≥30 |
| Repeatability | dB | ≤±0.05 |
| Switching Time | ms | ≤8 |
| Mechanical Durability | times | ≥10,000,000,000 |
| Control Voltage | V | ≤60 |
| Switching Mode | - | Non-latching |
| Max Optical Power | mW | ≤500 |
| Operating Temperature | ℃ | -20 ~ +85 |
| Storage Temperature | ℃ | -40 ~ +85 |
| Operating Humidity | %RH | 5 ~ 95 |
| Dimension | mm | N≤7: Φ5.5×42；8≤N≤16: Φ6.0×47 |
Optical Route & Mechanical Dimension
- Optical Route: Common port (COM) single fiber input, switch to any one of N output channels
- Housing Size
- Small size (N≤7): Φ5.5×42mm, 3Pin control pinout: Pin1=GND, Pin2=X, Pin3
- Large size (8≤N≤64): Φ6.0×47mm, 5Pin control pinout: Pin1=GND, Pin2=X, Pin3=Y
- Cylindrical metal shell, tail fiber outgoing, compatible with various fiber connectors
Ordering Information & Model Code
Model Code Format: MEMS-D-[Channel]-[Wavelength]-[Fiber Type]-[Fiber Diameter]-[Fiber Length]-[Connector]
| Channel Code: | 02=1×2, 04=1×4, 08=1×8, 16=1×16 |
| Wavelength Code: | 85=850nm, 13=1310nm, 14=1490nm, 15=1550nm, 1625=1625nm, 1650=1650nm,13/15=Dual 1310/1550nm |
| Fiber Type: | 5=50/125μm, 6=62.5/125μm, 9=9/125μm, X=Custom fiber |
| Fiber Diameter: | 25=250μm coating, X=Custom |
| Fiber Length: | 05=0.5m, 10=1.0m, X=Custom length |
| Connector: | 00=None, FP=FC/PC, FA=FC/APC, SP=SC/PC, SA=SC/APC, LP=LC/PC, LA=LC/APC |
Example: MEMS-D-16-15-9-25-10-LA → 1×16 single mode 1550nm, 9/125 fiber, 250μm coating, 1m fiber, LC/APC connector
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is a 1×N MEMS optical switch used for?
A: Our MEMS 1×N fiber switch is mainly used for PON network access, fiber link protection, optical test instruments and fiber network monitoring, to realize automatic routing switching of multi-channel optical signals.
Q2: What is the maximum channel of your single mode MEMS optical switch?
A: Single mode version supports up to 1×64 channels; multi mode version max 1×16 channels.
Q3: Is this MEMS optical switch latching or non-latching type?
A: All our MEMS-D series adopt non-latching switching mode, control voltage ≤60V.
Q4: How many times can the MEMS optical switch be switched?
A: Mechanical durability reaches ≥10 billion switching cycles, long service life for industrial continuous use.
Q5: What fiber connectors can be customized?
A: Support FC, SC, LC PC/APC connectors, bare fiber without connector is also optional.
Manufacturer: Gezhi Photonics Co.,Ltd
Professional supplier of MEMS optical switch, fiber coupler, optical passive components for global fiber communication industry. Custom specifications, OEM & ODM service available. Official website: www.gezhiphotonics.com
