1 x 2 Optical Switch
eroflex Trilink - Advanced Optical Modulators © 1x2 Optical Switch REV B 09/21/01
DESCRIPTION
•1550nm wavelength band
(1300nm version available)
• Nanosecond switching speeds
• Low RF drive voltage
• Low optical loss
• Separate DC bias electrode
• Compact package
• Long-term stability
• Excellent for DWDM applications and compatibility with EDFA
• Custom mechanical and electrical designs available to match system requirements
(Call factory for details)
Aeroflex TriLink's high-speed optical switch is fabricated using Ti-indiffussion method based on Lithium Niobate
(LiNbO3) technology. These switches distinguish themselves from MEMs and bubble technology in that it features fast
reconfiguration time (in nanosecond).The LiNbO3switch is designed to allow systems designers to extend the backplane
switching capabilities of OC-192 multiplexers as well as 10 Gb/s ethernet switches.
Aeroflex TriLink’s superior designs, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and experience enable us to
provide a high quality product in large quantities.
FEATURES
•Time division multiplexing and demultiplexing
• Network bypass protection
• Switchable time delays
• Signal routing
APPLICATIONS
Aeroflex Trilink Corporation
418-A & B Cloverleaf Dr.
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Phone: (626) 934-7100
Fax: (626) 934-7111
Email: info@trilinkcorp.com
Aeroflex Trilink reserves the right to change at any time without notice the specifications, design, function, or form of its products described herein. All
parameters must be validated for each customer’s application by engineering. No liability is assumed as a result of use of this product. No patent
licenses are implied.
AeroflexTrilink 1x2 Optical Switch REV B 9/21/01
Optical Characteristics
Parameter Min Typical Max Unit
Wavelengthof Operation 1520 1550 1580 nm
Insertion Loss of Device - 4.5 5.0 dB
Extinction Ratio 17 20 - dB
Optical Power - - 200 mW
Optical Back Reflection - - -50 dB
Electrical Characteristics
Parameter Min Typical Max Unit
Vπ(RF port) * - 2.5 3.5 V
Vπ(DC bias port) * - 5.0 6.0 V
Input Impedance of RF Port 50 50 50 Ω
Microwave Input - - 24 dBm
Physical Characteristics
Input Fiber/Connector Fujikura PANDA Fiber/FC-PC
Optical Fiber/Connector Corning SM Fiber/FC-PC
Electrical Connector SMA
Operating Temperature 0°C to 70°C
Storage Temperature -40°C to +90°C
* Data is measured at DC, unloaded
SPECIFICATIONS
PACKAGE OUTLINE
OUT
DC bias
RF
IN 0.20 (5.08)
1.58 (40.132) 1.04 (26.416) 1.79 (45.466)
4.21 (106.934)
0.47 (11.938)
0.67 (16.764)
Ø 0.12 (3.048)
0.10 (2.54)
0.20 (5.08)
4.41 (112.014)
0.39 (9.906)0.22 (5.08)
0.57 (14.478)
Inches (mm)
1x2 High-Speed Optical Switch
