Medallion 2100 Optical A/B Switch
DATASHEET | JUNE 2015
FIBER OPTICS
The Medallion 2100 Optical A/B Switch is a high-performance solution for network
protection and optical redundancy. Packaged in convenient 1 RU housing, this line of
optical switches provides an automatic or manual fiber switching function to protect the
network from inadvertent service outages due to up-stream optical signal degradation.
Each fiber’s optical signal power level is continuously monitored, as is an adjustable
optical trip threshold for each channel. If the primary fiber’s optical signal power level
falls below the desired optical trip threshold, the unit automatically switches to the
secondary fiber, thus eliminating the need for intervention of a system operator. The
Medallion 2100 is capable of manual switching or can be switched remotely via SNMP
or via a WEB browser adding optical protection to many system applications.
Applications
Fiber Optical Protection Switching
Redundant Ring Architectures
FTTx Networks
The Medallion 2100 series is designed as a low power, cost-effective, high-
performance switching solution for applications that demand reliable and rapid
response to changing network conditions.
Features
Automatic, Manual and Remote
Switching
Up to 4 Independent Switches
Auto-Switching Time Less than 10 ms
SNMPv2 Control Interface
Web Server
Example Redundant Path Configuration for CATV Broadcast
Medallion 6000
MAIN
RF In
CATV Tx (Main)
Medallion 7100/7200
Medallion 2100
To WDM & PONs
…
EDFA
Optical Switch
Medallion 6000
Front Panel LED Indicators
RF In
BACKUP
CATV Tx (Backup)
1 RU Rack-Mount Enclosure with Choice
of Dual Hot Swappable AC or DC
Redundant Power Supplies
Optical Characteristics
Property
Operating Wavelength
Insertion Loss
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
nm
1260
1620
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
≤ 1.0
≥ 50
≤ 0.05
+/-0.02
≥ 55
-
1.5
dB
Return Loss
-
dB
Polarization Dependent Loss
Repeatability
0.1
dB
+/-0.03
dB
Cross Talk
-
dB
Input Optical Power
Switching Time
Durability
27
25
-
dBm
ms
≤ 10
≥ 107
Cycles
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REV 2015.06
Information contained herein is deemed reliable and accurate as of the issue date. EMCORE reserves the right to change the design or specification at any time without notice.