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OSS Quantum Series



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.

The OSS Quantum Series has better optical performance compared to the standard OSS Network Series in the area of insertion loss, back reflection, and connection stability. To deliver such an exceptional achievement, each unit in this series must go through additional manufacturing refinement processes and extra calibration steps. Users of DiCon’s “Quantum Switches” can be assured these products offer the best-in-class performance and will have the least chance of dropping or disturbing the precious photons in the paths.



  • 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 - < +/-0.01 dB max (1 Hz sampling over 15 minutes) with no observable dithering artifacts
  • Excellent short term stability - < +/-0.005 dB max (10 Hz sampling for 10 seconds)
  • Low crosstalk - < -70 dB
  • 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


Applications

  • Optical Network Management
  • Optical Circuit Switch
  • Quantum Communications
  • Data Center Interconnect
  • AI (Artificial Intelligence) Networks
  • LLM (Large Language Models) Machine Training
  • Cyber Security & Monitoring
  • Network Test Automation

OSS Web GUI

Examples


Datasheets

OSS Quantum Series

A Quick Lookup Table

OSS Quantum Series

Configuration 19" Chassis Height 19"
Chassis
Depth		 OSS
Weight1		 Insertion
Loss2,3		 Connection
Stability		 Crosstalk
LC HD LC MTP
16x16 1U1U1U559 mm
(22")		5 kg
(11 lb)		< 1.0 dB+/- 0.01 dB< -70 dB
32x32 1U1U1U559 mm
(22")		6 kg
(13 lb)		< 1.0 dB+/- 0.01 dB< -70 dB
96x96 2U2U2U559 mm
(22")		12 kg
(27 lb)		< 1.2 dB+/- 0.01 dB< -70 dB
192x192 4U3U3U559 mm
(22")		20 kg
(43 lb)		< 1.9 dB+/- 0.01 dB< -70 dB
384x384 6U4U4U559 mm
(22")		26 kg
(57 lb)		< 2.1 dB+/- 0.01 dB< -70 dB
600x600 9U7U5U889 mm
(35")		41 kg
(90 lb)		< 2.1 dB+/- 0.01 dB< -70 dB

1. Weight is estimated for "Switch Ony" option with MTP-8 Connectors
2. Measured separately for each Test Wavelength
3. Measured with 3-jumper method or equivalent. See TIA/EIA 526-7.

Inside the Chassis

3D MEMS Matrix Switch Modules


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commercially deployed since 2015

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