RICHMOND, Calif. -- DiCon Fiberoptics is excited to announce that test samples of its MEMS Tunable Optical Bandpass Filter have each completed three billion toggling cycles over their full tuning range. In addition to this major milestone, the MEMS Tunable Optical Bandpass Filter features multiple bandwidth options, a small form factor, and fast tuning speed. It is ideal for any application that requires wavelength tuning.

After extensive testing including extended lifetime toggling, the MEMS Tunable Optical Bandpass Filter completed three billion toggling cycles with no performance degradation. The MEMS Tunable Optical Bandpass Filter is an extension of DiCon’s already proven MEMS technology platform. It demonstrates the same longevity and durability as other products currently available, such as the MEMS Variable Optical Attenuator and the MEMS 1xN Optical Switch.

The MEMS Tunable Optical Bandpass Filter is able to tune within the C or L band and can be optimized for either a 50 or 100 GHz channel plan. Because the filter has both continuous scan and channel parking capability, it can be used in a wide range of today’s optical filter applications. For example, its uses range from acting as an optical channel monitor for DWDM systems, an optical spectral analyzer for test and measurement, or a tunable demultiplexer at a ROADM node. The compact size and reliability of the MEMS Optical Tunable Bandpass Filter also make it ideal for military and defense avionic systems.

DiCon Fiberoptics Inc.