Fiber-optic Prism Optical Switches

These component-style fiber-optic prism optical switches utilize moving prisms between fixed collimator pairs, which allows bi-directional switch operation independent of data rate and signal format.

Single-mode and multimode optical switches
1x2 and 2x2 switch configurations
Low insertion loss and low back-reflection
High durability — greater than 10 million cycles

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Specifications

Maximum Insertion Loss
1.0 dB
Typical Insertion Loss
0.6 dB
Operating Humidity
60°C / 90% RH / 5 days

Isolation/Cross Talk
-80 dB
Maximum Back Reflection
Singlemode: -55 dB
Multimode: -20 dB
Durability
>10 million cycles

Features

1x2 Single-mode Configurations

The 1x2 single-mode switches are two position devices that enable channel selection. These non-latching models require a 5V DC switching voltage. Applications include fiber and component testing and optical signal routing.

2x2 Single-mode Configurations

The 2x2 single-mode switches are fully reversing optical bypass switches, which are used to insert or bypass nodes in fiber ring networks. These non-blocking, non-latching components require a 5V DC switching voltage. Applications include bypassing of FDDI and SONET network stations, automated and remote fiber test systems.

High Durability and Low Insertion Loss

Our Fiber Optic Switch moving prism technology combines for excellent durability leading to more than 10 million cycles and excellent performance. Our switches provide low insertion loss of better than 1.0 dB and low back reflection of better than -55 dB.

Fiber pigtails come jacketed with connector options

Our single-mode switches come standard with 1 meter 9/125 µm SM fiber with 900 µm jacket with options of no connectors, FC/UPC or FC/APC connectors. Our multimode switches come standard with 1 meter 62.5/125 µm MM fiber with 900 µm jacket with options of no connectors or FC/PC connectors.

Compact Packaging for Versatile Mounting

These prism optical switches are housed in a compact, environmentally stable package designed for mounting on printed circuit boards or within a module.