Optical Switch

Innovation in Size and Structure
Filter or Mirror
with Actuator
Lens Array
Fibre Array
• Our optical subassembly (OSA) products with
‘Afterburner TM ’ technology combine patented
CWDM designs (inc. Zigzag concept) and
integrate small optical elements to deliver ultra
small form factor packages
• Afterburner is versatile enough to work in many
industry standard and custom configurations
Reflector Filter Block
PACS Structure
The Structure
At the heart of each Optical Mux and Switch device
is the Precisely Arrayed and Combined Solutions
(PACS) structure. This enables replicable and
scalable micro-optic designs to be mass produced
cost effectively.
Laser / Detector
Fibre Optic Connector
The PACS structure consists of three main
elements
• Fibre array for mechanical coupling
• Omron’s proprietary micro lens array for efficient
light coupling
• Filter and mirror or prism combined with an
actuator to control light signal path function
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The Advantage
• Advanced structure achieves ultra small size
packages
• Versatile angle path and free shape micro optics
• Proven mechanical relay & linear actuator
reliability
• User friendly ‘Plug n play’ off the shelf solutions
• High reliability - reduced number of parts and
replicable designs using common platform
technology