PM
MEMS OPTICAL AT TENUATOR
DiCon’s PM MEMS Optical Attenuator is based on a micro-
electro-mechanical system (MEMS) chip. The PM MEMS chip
consists of an electrically movable mirror on a silicon support. A
voltage applied to the PM MEMS chip causes the mirror to rotate,
which changes the coupling of light between the input and output
fibers of the PM MEMS Optical Attenuator.
FEATURES
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Small attenuator package
Based on DiCon’s proven MEMS platform
Available in opaque or transparent versions
Qualified to GR-1221
High Extinction Ratio
APPLICATIONS
PM MEMS Optical Attenuators are used for distributed power
equalization within OADMs, MUX/DMUXes, Band Equalizers,
Channel Equalizers, Optical Cross-Connects, Line Cards and
Transponders. Polarization Maintaining Optical Attenuators can also
be used for power adjustment in polarization sensitive devices such
as modulators.
Specifications subject to change. Copyright © 2017 DiCon Fiberoptics, Inc. All rights reserved.
PM MEMS OPTICAL AT TENUATOR
O PTI CAL SPECI FI CATI O NS
PARAMETER
Excess Loss
WDL
2
Broad Band
Application
Narrow Band
Application
6
Extinction Ratio
Attenuation Slope
Back Reflection
Optical Power
Response Time
Repeatability
Durability
Fiber Type
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
7
1
O RD ERI N G I N FO R M ATI O N
MT C
15
Housing Type
C
Cylindrical
Attenuator Type
Transparent
1
T
Opaque
2
O
Operating Wavelength Range
13
1290 - 1330 nm
15
1528 - 1563 nm
16
1570 - 1610 nm
Attenuator Range
20
20 dB min.
X
Specify X dB min. (X <= 40)
Ripple Type
S
Slow ripple (broad band)
F
Fast ripple (narrow band)
Connector Key Orientation
PMF
Fast axis
PMS
Slow axis
PMN
No Connector
Fiber / Jacket Type
2B
9/125 μm Panda Fiber, 250 μm bare fiber
4B
9/125 μm Panda Fiber, 400 μm buffer
4/LT
9/125 μm Panda Fiber, 900 μm loose tube
Connector Type
FC
FC/SPC
FC/APC FC/APC
X
specify connector type
3
N
None
Pigtail Length
1
1 meter
X
Specify X meters
Pin Bending
S
Straight Pins
B
Bent Pins
RATING
0.8 dB max
0 to 15 dB
15 to 20 dB
0 to 15 dB
15 to 20 dB
18 dB min.
20 dB/V max.
-50 dB max.
500 mW max.
2 ms max.
0.1 dB max.
1 x 10
9
cycles min.
Panda PM Fiber
-5°C to +70°C
-40°C to +85°C
0.7 dB max.
3
1.0 dB max.
4
0.3
dB max.
5
0.4
dB max.
5
1. All Specifications at room temperature, without connectors
2. WDL is for single band wavelength measured from CWL
3. Operation from 1290 - 1330nm or 1570-1610 nm adds 0.2dB
4. Operation from 1290 - 1330nm or 1570-1610 nm adds 0.3dB
5. Operation from 1290 - 1330nm or 1570-1610 nm adds 0.1dB
6. Maximum change of each 2 nm segment within the operating range
7. Repeatability is defined within 100 cycles
ELEC TRI CAL SPECI FI CATI O NS
PARAMETER
Actuation type
DC Drive Voltage
Voltage Damage Threshold
Resistance
Power Consumption
RATING
Non-latching
0-5 VDC (7 V for opaque)
10 VDC max.
2 MΩ min.
20 uWatt max.
M ECHAN I CAL D I M ENSI O NS
Straight Pins
O PTI CAL PERFO R M AN CE
Transparen t
Opaque
0
10
Attenuatio n (dB)
20
30
40
50
60
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Bent Pins
Attenuatio n (dB)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Cont rol Voltag e (V)
Cont rol Voltag e (V)
DiCon Fiberoptics, Inc. 1689 Regatta Blvd. Richmond, CA 94804 Tel. (510) 620-5000 Fax. (510) 620-4100 www.diconfiberoptics.com
PM MEMS OPTICAL ATTENUATOR
0121E
1. Minimum insertion loss at 0 V.
2. Minimum insertion loss at 6 - 7 V (high isolation at 0 V).
3. Connector Types: FC/UPC, SC, SC/APC, SC/UPC, LC, LC/UPC, MU/UPC.
SPECIFICATIONS
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