MEMS Variable Optical Attenuator
The MM Series VOA is based on a proprietary micro-electro-mechanical mechanism featuring compact design, simple construction, easy direct drive, and excellent optical performance. The MM series VOA is compliant with the Telcordia 1209 and 1221 reliability standards. The MM series VOA is available in either normally-open or normally-closed configurations and with an integrated tap option. The VOA is driven by applying an electrical voltage.
VOA Features
• Compact
• Low Cost
• High Reliability
• Low IL, PDL, WDL & TDL
• Low Power Consumption
VOA Application
• Power Control
• Power Regulate
• Channel Balance
• Instrumentation
VOA Performance
MM VOA | Unit | Typical | |
Wavelength | nm | 1310±50 / 1480±50 / 1550±50 | |
Insertion Loss1 | dB | 0.8 | |
Attenuation Range | 30 | ||
Polarization Dependent Loss | @10dB | 0.15 | |
@20dB | 0.25 | ||
Wavelength Dependent Loss | @10dB | 0.20 | |
@20dB | 0.40 | ||
Temperature Dependent Loss | @10dB | 0.40 | |
@20dB | 0.80 | ||
Polarization Mode Dispersion | ps | 0.05 | |
Return Loss | 45 | ||
Response Time | ms | 5 | |
Device Resistance | ohm | 100 | |
Power Consumption3 | mw | 130 | |
Optical Power Handling | mw | 500 | |
Operating Temperature | ℃ | -5~75 | |
Storage Temperature | ℃ | -40~85 | |
Package Dimension | mm | See drawing below |
VOA Dimensions
VOA Standard Package
Mini Package
VOA Electrical Driving Instruction
•Pin1 and Pin2 are for control voltage without polarity.
•GND connect to the case. It can be cut.
•Do not apply more than 6.5V.
VOA Ordering Information:MVOA-A-B-C-D-E-F-G
A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
Type | Wavelength | Off State | Package | Fiber Diameter | Fiber Length | Connector |
Drive Voltage 5:5V 3:3.5V | 13: 1310nm 14: 1490nm 15: 1550nm 162: 1625nm 165: 1650nm 13/15:1310/1550nm | 1:Transparent 2:Opaque | 6:Φ6mm 3:Φ3.5mm | 25:250um 90:900um | 05:0.5m 10:1.0m 15:1.5m | OO:None FP: FC/PC FA: FC/APC SP: SC/PC SA: SC/APC LP: LC/PC LA: LC/APC |
VOA Typical Performance Charts
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