5200-Series 64 x 64 MEMS

Optical Switch Module

Preliminary Data Sheet, Rev. 2

July 2001

Representing next-generation passive technology, the

5200-Series 64 x 64 microlectromechanical systems (MEMS)

optical switch is compact, economical, and can be easily

incorporated into a system.

Features

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MEMS 3D architecture

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Small form factor

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Low loss

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Low power dissipation

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Nonblocking

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Scalable

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Protocol and bandwidth independent

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Data rate transparency

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Integrated control electronics

Applications

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Optical cross connects

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Optical add/drop multiplexer

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Dynamic capacity provisioning

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Test equipment

Description

The fully-integrated 5200-Series 64 x 64 MEMS-

based optical switch component for optical network-

ing systems features scalable, 3D MEMS architec-

ture. It offers 64 input and 64 output ports in a small

form factor, and contains the control and feedback

electronics needed to be easily incorporated into a

system.

The 64 x 64 MEMS optical switch module utilizes

moving micromirrors capable of manipulating light,

eliminating the need for OEO conversions, and

resulting in bit-rate and protocol independence.