A fiber optic switch based on a novel micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) technology is developed, allowing fast switch (<2 ms), excellent isolation (>50 dB) and wide bandwidth. Each switch module consists of an electromagnetically actuated gold coated silicon mirror rotating around a 100 μm diameter shaft and a miniature 5 V driven coil. Enabling technology is of precision EDM machining. The switch is scalable to 8×8 and allows the realization of high capacity cross connects.