Request InfoDiCon Fiberoptics Inc.DiCon Fiberoptics' optical channel performance monitor (OCPM), based on its MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) tunable filters and its MEMS 1xN switches, is part of its reconfigurable network elements line. Building on a common platform, the OCPM offers customizable configurations. The MEMS tunable filter can be matched with a variety of components. MEMS 1xN switches, photo detectors and FBT splitters are available options. The OCPM has a compact form factor of 75 x 100 x 12.1 mm. It sweeps quickly over a 35-nm range with extremely consistent and repeatable performance. 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