1x8 Latching Single Mode MEMS Optical Switch

The etMEMS Series 1x8 Fibre optic switch connects optical channels by redirecting incoming optical signals into selected output fibres. This is achieved using a patent pending etMEMS configuration and activated via an electrical control signal. It uniquely features rugged thermal activated micro-mirror movement instead of rotation, and latches to preserve the selected optical path after the drive signal has been removed.

Key Features

• High reliability for long-term usage
• Latching
• Instrinsic ESD tolerance

Primary Applications

• Channel routing
• Configurable add/drop
• System monitoring
• Instrumentation