Sercalo SCBU matrix optical MEMS switch
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SCBU

Sercalo SCBU Matrix Optical MEMS Switch

Bidirectional NxM matrix optical MEMS switch with strictly nonblocking 4x4 to 16x16 networks or tree structures up to 1x1116 ports.

Port configurations
4x4, 8x8, 16x16, 1xN (up to 1116)
Fiber type
9 (SMF23ULTRA), 9PM (PM15-U40A (Corning Panda fiber)), 7 (SM980 for 1050nm), 4 (SM600 for 630nm)
Fiber sleeve type
B (250um bare fibers), R (8-fibers or 12-fibers ribbon), N (900 um sleeve)
Pigtail length
05 (50 cm), 10 (100 cm)

Overview

The Sercalo SCBU is a bidirectional NxM matrix optical MEMS switch. It is an opto-mechanical switch with a coaxial design, in which a matrix of MEMS mirrors redirects light from N inputs to M outputs.

The optical network can be a strictly nonblocking matrix, from 4x4 up to 16x16 ports, or a tree structure with up to 1x1116 ports. Custom networks are also available.

The miniature package is designed for rugged environments and can be mounted directly on printed circuit boards. According to the manufacturer, the MEMS technology gives low insertion loss and low crosstalk between channels, and switching performance stays constant over the life of the switch.

The MEMS are hermetically sealed and the collimators are laser welded, which supports a broad operating temperature range and long-term stability. The SCBU is designed to conform to Telcordia 1221 reliability standards, and there is no epoxy in the optical path.

Key Features

  • Coaxial design
  • 16x16 or 1x1116 ports
  • UART, I2C/SMBus and USB interfaces
  • Custom networks available
  • Bidirectional operation
  • Strictly nonblocking matrix from 4x4 up to 16x16 ports
  • Tree structure up to 1x1116 ports
  • Low insertion loss and low crosstalk between channels
  • Constant switching performance over life
  • Miniature package suited for direct PCB mounting
  • Hermetically sealed MEMS and laser welded collimators
  • Designed to conform to Telcordia 1221 reliability standards
  • No epoxy in the optical path

Specifications

Configuration
Port configurations 4x4, 8x8, 16x16, 1xN (up to 1116)
Strictly nonblocking matrix from 4x4 up to 16x16; tree structure up to 1x1116
Fiber type 9 (SMF23ULTRA), 9PM (PM15-U40A (Corning Panda fiber)), 7 (SM980 for 1050nm), 4 (SM600 for 630nm)
Fiber sleeve type B (250um bare fibers), R (8-fibers or 12-fibers ribbon), N (900 um sleeve)
Pigtail length 05 (50 cm), 10 (100 cm)
Connector type none (No Connector), FP (FC-PC), FA (FC-APC narrow key), LP (LC-PC), SA (SC-APC), SP (SC-PC)
Interfaces
Control interfaces UART, I2C/SMBus and USB
Reliability
Reliability standard Telcordia 1221
Designed to conform

Options & Accessories

Option Description
9 Fiber type: SMF23ULTRA
9PM Fiber type: PM15-U40A (Corning Panda fiber)
7 Fiber type: SM980 for 1050nm
4 Fiber type: SM600 for 630nm
B Fiber sleeve: 250um bare fibers
R Fiber sleeve: 8-fibers or 12-fibers ribbon
N Fiber sleeve: 900 um sleeve
05 Pigtail length: 50 cm
10 Pigtail length: 100 cm
none Connector: No Connector
FP Connector: FC-PC
FA Connector: FC-APC narrow key
LP Connector: LC-PC
SA Connector: SC-APC
SP Connector: SC-PC