Preliminary Data Sheet, Rev. 2
July 2001
5200-Series 64 x 64 MEMS
Optical Switch Module
Applications
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Optical cross connects
Optical add/drop multiplexer
Dynamic capacity provisioning
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.
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
Small form factor
Low loss
Low power dissipation
Nonblocking
Scalable
Protocol and bandwidth independent
Data rate transparency
Integrated control electronics