SL NxN Fiber Optic Matrix Switches

AMS item number: SW10975

Latching; 4x4, 4x8, 8x8; Fiber Type SM, MM, PM; 1240 to 1640 nm; Insertion Loss 1.2 to 2.5 dB;... more

Product information "SL NxN Fiber Optic Matrix Switches"

Latching; 4x4, 4x8, 8x8; Fiber Type SM, MM, PM; 1240 to 1640 nm; Insertion Loss 1.2 to 2.5 dB; Crosstalk 75 dB; Switching Time 0.5 to 6 ms

Sercalo Microtechnology's SL series of NxN fiber optic matrix switches are non-blocking devices that connect any of the input fibers to any of the output fibers. Available in 4x4, 4x8 and 8x8 configurations, these switches achieve low insertion loss and high repeatability. For these lower port counts the switches are based on cascaded 2x2 modules.

The underlying MEMS technology permits to obtain low insertion loss combined with high crosstalk between channels. Sercalo Microtechnology’s highly reliable switching mechanism uses integrated micro-mirrors that can be moved in or out of the optical path by electrostatic actuation.

Light from port A is routed to port B; an optional array of 1x1 switches independently enables or disables the channels of port A. A microcontroller supervises the routing configuration and communicates through an UART interface with TTL (option A) or RS-232 (option B) voltage levels and over a secondary SMBus/I2C (option I) or USB (option U) interface. Users can choose the factory preset and change this configuration whenever needed.

The latching mechanism offers the best repeatability and long-term stability. The component is designed to conform to Telcordia 1221 reliability standards. The miniature package withstands rugged environments and is well suited for direct mounting on printed circuit boards. An evaluation board with Ethernet interface is available on request.

Key Features:

Non-blocking
Fast Switching Time: 0.5 to 1 ms (Power Saving Disables), 5 to 6 ms (Power Saving Mode)
Highest Repeatability
Reliable
Wavelength Range: 1240 to 1640 nm
Insertion Loss (IL): 1.2 to 2.5 dB
Crosstalk: 75 dB
UART, I2C/SMBus and USB Interfaces
Custom Networks Available on Request
Evaluation Board with Ethernet Interface Available on Request

Applications: Optical Reconfiguration; Optical Network Protection/Restoration; Instrumentation; Test and Measurement