Optical Switches
The MEMS FIBER Optical switches establish optical signal paths passively in milliseconds supporting all date rates, ideally suited to manage and monitor large optical networks intelligently and remotely. It has a unique dual 4×4 function. The MEMS switches are reliable with longevity suited for continuous operation. The control is net-based GUI that is compatible with standard network management protocols. It is housed in a 1U box. The order table includes a list of standard control interfaces. Additionally, we provide a list of commands to assist customer engineers in coding. For those who require it, we offer a code-writing service for customer interfaces at an additional charge.
Configuration options
Configure the options below and add your exact build to the enquiry — we confirm the part number and availability.
We confirm the exact part number for your configuration on enquiry.
Configuration: 6x6 · Channel: Single · Wavelength: 1240-1640nm · Control Interface: Ethernet · Package: 1RU · Fiber Type: SMF-28 · Power Supply: 110-220V · Connector: FC/PC · On/Off: Regular · PER: Non · Monitor: Non · Interface Code: Non
Application context
Application guidance is tied to the configured wavelength, fiber interface and optical-budget fields for this family.
MEMS Matrix Fiber Optical Switch - (6x6, 7x7, 8x8): Optical signal routing depends on preserving the optical budget through the complete path. The 1240-1640nm, 1060nm, 1310nm, 1410nm, 1550nm, 1310/1550nm, 2000nm, 850nm, 750nm wavelength specification sets source and detector compatibility. The fiber/interface entry (SMF-28, MM 50/125, PM1550, 62.5/125, 105/125, Hi1060, 780HP, PM980, SM800, PM850, PM780, SM1950, PM1950) must match the connected components.
MEMS Matrix Fiber Optical Switch - (6x6, 7x7, 8x8): Automated fiber test depends on preserving the optical budget through the complete path. The 1240-1640nm, 1060nm, 1310nm, 1410nm, 1550nm, 1310/1550nm, 2000nm, 850nm, 750nm wavelength specification sets source and detector compatibility. The fiber/interface entry (SMF-28, MM 50/125, PM1550, 62.5/125, 105/125, Hi1060, 780HP, PM980, SM800, PM850, PM780, SM1950, PM1950) must match the connected components.
System integration
Use these checks to connect MEMS Matrix Fiber Optical Switch - (6x6, 7x7, 8x8) to the surrounding optical, mechanical and control system. Every value shown is taken from this model's own specification record.
Technical FAQ
Control Interface: Ethernet, RS232 · Fiber Type: SMF-28, MM 50/125, PM1550, 62.5/125, 105/125, Hi1060, 780HP, PM980, SM800, PM850, PM780, SM1950, PM1950. Specify connector polish and fiber architecture together. FC/PC, FC/APC and SMA interfaces, and single-mode, multimode and polarization-maintaining fibers, impose different return-loss, mode-field and alignment requirements.
Wavelength: 1240-1640nm, 1060nm, 1310nm, 1410nm, 1550nm, 1310/1550nm, 2000nm, 850nm, 750nm. Check the Optical Switches passband, insertion loss, return loss and power handling at the actual source wavelength; a nominal telecom-band label is not a substitute for the configured range.
Power Supply: 110-220V, 48V. Match supply voltage, analog or digital command range, connector pinout and default optical state to the instrument interlock. Confirm the unpowered state explicitly — it decides what happens to the link on a power failure.
Share your wavelength, fiber type, connector, power handling and control requirements and we will qualify the matching configuration and part number.
Model selection
Compare MEMS Matrix Fiber Optical Switch - (6x6, 7x7, 8x8) with the closest available models in the Optical Switches family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.
| Selection parameter | MEMS Matrix Fiber Optical Switch - (6x6, 7x7, 8x8) (current) | MEMS 1xN Fiber Optical Switch 840-1350 nm — 2D | MEMS Matrix Fiber Optical Switch - (9x9, 12x12) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wavelength range | 1240-1640nm, 1060nm, 1310nm, 1410nm, 1550nm, 1310/1550nm, 2000nm, 850nm, 750nm | Confirm for this model | 1240-1640nm, 1060, 1310, 1410, 1550, 1310/1550, 850 |
| Optical performance | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model |
| Fiber type | SMF-28, MM 50/125, PM1550, 62.5/125, 105/125, Hi1060, 780HP, PM980, SM800, PM850, PM780, SM1950, PM1950 | Confirm for this model | SMF-28, MM 50/125, Hi1060, PM1550, 62.5/125, 105/125, Hi780, PM980, SM800, PM850, PM780 |
| Connector / control | Ethernet, RS232 | Confirm for this model | Ethernet, RS232 |
