MEMS VOA MUX/DEMUX MODULE
DiCon’s MEMS VOA MUX/DeMux Module allows for multiplexing or
demultiplexing of up to four 100 GHz channels with integrated power
equalization. Each channel has its own WDM filter, variable optical
attenuator and tap detector.
Example of 4 channel DeMux Module
Common
(Input)
WDM Filter
P1
WDM Filter
P2
WDM Filter
P3
TD
TD
TD
TD
Ch 1
Ch 2
Ch 3
Ch 4
Upgrade
WDM Filter
P4
Example of 4 channel Mux Module
Common
(Output)
WDM Filter
P1
WDM Filter
P2
WDM Filter
P3
TD
TD
TD
TD
Ch 1
Ch 2
Ch 3
Ch 4
Upgrade
WDM Filter
P4
FEATURES
Proven MEMS Durability and Reliability
Multi-Channel Mux/DeMux with power monitoring and level control
Flexible channel configurations
APPLICATIONS
Test & Measurement
Gain Equalizer
Channel Power Equalization
Specifications subject to change. Copyright © 2014 DiCon Fiberoptics, Inc. All rights reserved.
MEMS VOA MUX/DEMUX MODULE
PARAMETER
Excess
Loss
2,3,4
Dynamic
Power
Range
C-P1
C-P4
1% Taps
2% Taps
5% Taps
RATING
2.4 dB max
4.2 dB max
-27 to 17 dBm
-27 to 17 dBm
-32 to 13 dBm
MD
MD
Product
Code
Mux/DeMux
VOA Module
MUX Type
D
DeMux
M
Mux
Components
X/Y
Choose X≤4, Y=1,2,5, or 10
N = No Taps
(Other channel counts available)
10% Taps
-35 to 10 dBm
Attenuation Range
5
30 dB min.
Adjacent Channel Isolation
6
25 dB min
Output Accuracy
7
0 - 15 dB
15 - 20 dB
WDL
Narrow Band
Application
10
Back Reflection
Tuning Resolution
PDL
8
± 0.3 dB max.
0.15 dB max.
0.2 dB max.
0 - 30 dB
8,9
0.2 dB max.
-50 dB max.
0.01 dB
X-Ch, Y% Tap
Control Type
I2C
RS2
I
2
C
RS-232
P1 ITU Channel #
1,2
N
Specify ITU Channel #
NA
None
P2 ITU Channel #
1,2
N
Specify ITU Channel #
NA
None
P3 ITU Channel #
1,2
N
Specify ITU Channel #
NA
None
P4 ITU Channel #
1,2
N
Specify ITU Channel #
NA
None
Fiber and Jacket Type
9/BF
9/LT
Corning SMF-28 9µm bare fiber
Corning SMF-28 9µm fiber with loose tube
Optical Power
Durability
Fiber Type
300 mW max.
10
9
cycles min
9/125
mm
single mode
1. All Specifications at room temperature, without connectors.
2. Excess Loss is measured at CWL, 23°C.
3. Add 0.2 dB for 5% taps.
4. Add 0.4 dB for 10% taps.
5. Available up to 40 dB. Contact DiCon for details.
6. 40 dB high isolation by request.
7. For closed-loop operation.
8 Operating from 1290 - 1330 nm adds 0.1 dB.
9. Operating from 1290 - 1330 nm adds 0.3 dB.
10. Maximum change of each 2 nm segment within the operating range.
Or other equivalent 9mm Singlemode fiber
MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS
(Units: mm)
Connector Type
FC/SPC FC/SPC
FC/APC FC/APC
N
NONE
Top View
Also Available: SC, SC/UPC, SC/APC, ST, ST/UPC, LC
1. Based on ITU grid
2. Refer to the 4 channel Mux or DeMux configuration diagram
for filter location
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER
Latching Type
Control Type
Vcc Voltage
Power Consumption
Connector Type
RATING
Non-latching
I
2
C, RS232
5 VDC
1 W max.
Molex 87833-1620
Left Side View
DiCon Fiberoptics, Inc. 1689 Regatta Blvd. Richmond, CA 94804 Tel. (510) 620-5000 Fax. (510) 620-4100 www.diconfiberoptics.com
0291A
MEMS VOA MUX/DEMUX MODULE
Pigtail
Length
1
1 meter
X
Specify X meters
SPECIFICATIONS / ORDERING INFORMATION
OPTICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1
ORDERING INFORMATION