Matrix Optical Switch Module (Matrix Switch)

Updated at Jul 15th 2026 Views 25

Matrix optical switch modules are core optical components that enable dynamic switching and routing of optical signals across multiple ports. They come in various product forms and serve different functional roles depending on the application field.

In optical communications, matrix optical switch modules are centered around optical switch matrices and serve as key building blocks for all-optical networks. They enable optical signal routing between any input and output ports, supporting dynamic optical path management, network fault protection switching, and flexible wavelength allocation. Our matrix optical switch modules feature low insertion loss, wide wavelength range, low crosstalk, high stability and reliability, and modular design. They are widely used in optical cross-connect (OXC) equipment, reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexing (ROADM) systems, supporting flexible networking and bandwidth scheduling in backbone optical networks, as well as fiber optic sensing applications.

We offer products with M×N port configurations, including 4×8, 4×16, 4×72, 8×16, 12×24, etc., as well as N×N port configurations such as 4×4, 16×16, 48×48, 64×64, 320×320, and more. Customization is supported. We provide both mechanical matrix optical switches and MEMS matrix optical switches for optical matrix cross-connection.

Here are the specification details for the M×N matrix optical switch modules currently shipped by our company:

Matrix Optical Switch Module M×N:MEMS M×N Matrix Optical Switch Module-光通信方案提供商-恒创科技

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Parameters	Unit	MEMS M×N.SM
Working Wavelength	nm	1260-1650 or780or980or1064
Testing Wavelength	nm	1310/1550/1625/1650
Insertion Loss	dB	@CWL Single-band ≤1.6 (M≤8, N≤8) ≤2.0 (M≤16, N≤16) ≤2.6 (M≤32, N≤32) ≤3.0 (M≤64, N≤64)	@CWL Dual-band ≤2.0 (M≤8, N≤8) ≤2.4 (M≤16, N≤16) ≤3.0 (M≤32, N≤32) ≤3.4 (M≤64, N≤64)
WDL	dB	≤0.6
PDL	dB	≤0.3
Return Loss	dB	≥45
Crosstalk	dB	≥50
Repeatability	dB	≤±0.1
Switching Time	ms	≤15 (M≤16, N≤16) ≤50(M≤64, N≤64)
Durability	times	≥109
Input Optical Power	mW	≤500
Operating Voltage	V	DC 5V±10%
Operating Current	A	≤0.8 (M+N≤16) ≤1.0 (M+N≤32) ≤2.0 (M+N≤64) ≤4.0 (M+N≤128)
Operating Temp.	°C	-5 ~ +75
Storage Temp.	°C	-40 ~ +85
Dimension	Mm	M5: 110× 141× 12 (M+N≤16) M6: 200× 180× 18(M+N≤32) M7: 280×240×32 (M+N≤64) M8:300X400X60(64
1.Within operating temperature and all SOP. 2.Excluding connector. 3.WDL is measured in a ±20nm range at 23°C.

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Parameters	Unit	MEMS M×N-MM
Working Wavelength	nm	850±30, 1310±30
Testing Wavelength	nm	850/1310
Insertion Loss	dB	@CWL Single-band ≤1.6(M≤12, N≤12) ≤2.0 (M≤16, N≤16)	@CWL Dual-band ≤2.0 (M≤12, N≤12) ≤2.4 (M≤16, N≤16)
WDL	dB	≤0.6
PDL	dB	≤0.4
Return Loss	dB	≥30
Crosstalk	dB	≥30
Repeatability	dB	≤±0.1
Switching Time	ms	≤15 (M≤8, N≤8) ≤30(M≤16, N≤16)
Durability	times	≥109
Input Optical Power	mW	≤500
Operating Voltage	V	DC 5V±10%
Operating Current	A	≤0.8 (M+N≤16) ≤1.5 (M+N≤32)
Operating Temp.	°C	-5 ~ +70
Storage Temp.	°C	-40 ~ +85
Dimension	mm	M5: 110× 141× 12mm (M+N≤16) M6: 200× 180× 18mm (M+N≤24) M7: 280×240×32mm (M+N≤32) customization：32
1.Within operating temperature and all SOP. 2.Excluding connector. 3.WDL is measured in a ±20nm range at 23°C.

Matrix Optical Switch Module (Matrix Switch)

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