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MINIATURE OPTO-MECHANICAL SWITCH

Specifications

Parameter

Specification

Wavelength range

1290 to 1330 nm and/or 1525 to 1610 nm

1x1, 1x2 (2x1)

<0.5 dB (0.3 dB typical)

2x2 (bypass)

<0.6 dB (0.4 dB typical)

Polarization dependent loss

<0.07 dB (0.03 dB typical)

Crosstalk

>55 dB (65 dB typical)

>50 dB (55 dB typical)

Optical input power

<500 mW

Repeatability

<±0.02 dB (cycle to cycle)

<4 ms (2.5 ms typical)

Switching voltage

5 ±10% V DC

Maximum switching current

Latching

32 mA

Non-latching

46 mA

100 million cycles

Cycle frequency

<10 Hz

Nominal dimensions (L x W x H)

17.3 x 10.4 x 8.0 mm (0.68 x 0.41 x 0.32 inches)

Operating temperature

Humidity

Storage temperature

-40 to 85 °C

Qualification

Telcordia GR-1221-CORE and GR-1073-CORE

1. Specified without connectors.

2. Add an additional 0.3 dB for operation over the specified wavelength range, operating temperature range, and all states of polarization.

3. The elapsed time between power application and achievement of 90% of steady state value of the new switch.

4. One switch cycle is defined as one set pulse followed by a reset pulse.

5. Short term is defined as less than 96 consecutive hours and less than a total of 15 days over a one year period.