Preliminary Data Sheet, Rev. 2
July 2001
5200-Series 64 x 64 MEMS
Optical Switch Module
Applications
s Optical cross connects
s Optical add/drop multiplexer
s Dynamic capacity provisioning
s Test equipment
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
s MEMS 3D architecture
s Small form factor
s Low loss
s Low power dissipation
s Nonblocking
s Scalable
s Protocol and bandwidth independent
s Data rate transparency
s Integrated control electronics
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.