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
a73 MEMS 3D architecture
a73 Small form factor
a73 Low loss
a73 Low power dissipation
a73 Nonblocking
a73 Scalable
a73 Protocol and bandwidth independent
a73 Data rate transparency
a73 Integrated control electronics
Applications
a73 Optical cross connects
a73 Optical add/drop multiplexer
a73 Dynamic capacity provisioning
a73 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.