Features
- Choose from 6 Operating Wavelength Ranges
- High Reliability MEMS Technology
- Easy Mounting on Printed Circuit Boards
- Low Insertion Loss: Typ 0.7 dB (except OSW12-488-SM: < 2 dB at 488 nm)
These MEMS single mode switches are designed to be easily integrated into optical systems. The highly reliable MEMS technology is characterized by a long lifetime, high reliability, and high durability (max 3 x 109 cycles), making these suitable for use as OEM components. The switch is packaged to allow easy mounting onto PCB boards.
Our MEMS switches are available at six wavelength ranges (480 – 650 nm, 600 – 800 nm, 750 – 950 nm, 800 – 1000 nm, 970 – 1170 nm, or 1280 – 1625 nm) and feature low insertion losses of <0.7 dB (except OSW12-488-SM: < 2 dB at 488 nm) . The switches are non-latching and are offered as either components or as integrated systems on an evluation board. The switches include a drive circuit requiring 5 V DC, which could be provided by the Thorlabs DS5 regulated power supply. The OSW12 Optical Switch Kits are shipped with a power supply.
Our MEMS fiber-optic switches are also available terminated with FC/PC or FC/APC Connectors, please contact US for details. Contact Us
MEMS Fiber Optic Switch Specifications
| Item # | OSW12-488-SM | OSW12-633-SM | OSW12-780-SM | OSW12-830-SM | OSW12-980-SM | OSW12-1310-SM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Wavelength | 480 – 650 nm | 600 – 800 nm | 750 – 950 nm | 800 – 1000 nm | 970 – 1170 nm | 1280 – 1625 nm |
| Insertion Loss | Max 2 dB @ 488 nm | 0.7 dB (Typ.) / 1.5 dB (Max) | ||||
| Cross Talk | Typ. 75 dB / Max 60 dB | |||||
| Polarization Dependent Loss | Typ. 0.02 dB / Max 0.05 dB | |||||
| Backreflection | Typ. 55 dB / Max 50 dB | |||||
| Switching Speed | Typ. 0.5 ms / Max 1 ms | |||||
| Max. Optical Power | 30 mW | 50 mW | 75 mW | 85 mW | 105 mW | 300 mW |
| Fiber Type (Single Mode) | Fibercore SM450 | Fibercore SM600 | Fibercore SM780 | Fibercore SM800 | Fibercore SM980 | Corning SMF-28E |
| Mode Field Diameter | 3.3 µm | 4.3 µm | 5.3 µm | 5.6 µm | 6.2 µm | 9.2 µm @ 1310 nm 10.4 µm @ 1550 nm |
| Optical Connector | None (or On Requesta) | |||||
| Lifetime (no Wear Out) | Proven up to 109 Switching Cycles | |||||
| Operation | Non-latching | |||||
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 40 °C | |||||
| Storage Temperature | -40 to +70 °C | |||||
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 40 mm x 16.5 mm x 9.5 mm | |||||
| Weight | <0.1 kg | |||||
