DiCon’s Optical Switching System (OSS) is an all-optical non-blocking cross-connect switch. This rack-mount device is designed with DiCon’s proprietary 3D MEMS mirror technology and delivers industry-leading optical performance. The unit works without any position sensor or feedback loop, and the optical signals can pass through the equipment without any observable dithering artifacts. The OSS can switch repeatedly with great accuracy and maintain long-term connectivity with superior stability even when there is no optical signal in the fiber.

The chassis is compact, taking minimal rack space. It is also lightweight and can be picked up easily for installation. The OSS comes with multiple control interfaces so authorized administrators can automate network management and set user permissions in a Software Defined Network (SDN). This product can be ordered in standard simplex or duplex configurations, and customized port arrangements are available upon request. Optical power monitors and attenuators can be added to each path as options.

• High-density non-blocking Matrix Switches - from 16x16 to 600x600
• Control & management - REST, NETCONF, SNMP, TL1, WebGUI, RS232
• Advanced WebGUI - for user provisioning & port partitioning
• Industry leading form factors - 32x32 (1U), 96x96(2U), 192x192 (3U), 384x384 (4U), 600x600 (5U)
• Low insertion loss - 0.8dB typical (excluding connector loss)
• Fast switching - concurrent switching < 25 ms
• No position sensor nor feedback-loop used - works even when there is no light in the fiber
• Excellent stability - < +/-0.03 dB max (1 Hz sampling over 15 minutes) with no observable dithering artifacts
• Low power consumption
• Proven MEMS platform - mass commercial deployment since 2001
• Low MEMS drive voltage - simple and reliable electronics
• Intelligent hardware - field serviceable electronics
• Optional - redundant power supply, power monitor, attenuator