Description

The Optical Switches series is a cutting-edge solution designed to meet the demands of modern optical networks. These switches are engineered with precision to ensure low insertion loss and high stability, making them an ideal choice for environments where reliability is paramount. With a wide wavelength range, these optical switches offer versatility and adaptability across various applications, ensuring seamless integration into existing systems.

Built with high-quality materials, the Optical Switches series boasts an epoxy-free optical path, enhancing its durability and performance. The switches are available in both latching and non-latching configurations, providing flexibility to suit different operational needs. This series is designed to deliver high reliability, ensuring consistent performance over its extensive lifetime.

The compact design of the Optical Switches series, with dimensions of 27mm in length, 12.6mm in width, and 8.5mm in height, allows for easy installation and integration into various setups. Despite its small size, the switch is capable of handling power up to 500mW and operates efficiently across a wide temperature range from -20°C to +85°C. This makes it suitable for diverse environments, from metropolitan area networks to research and development laboratories.

With its exceptional performance characteristics, including low crosstalk and minimal polarization-dependent loss, the Optical Switches Mechanical series is a reliable choice for system monitoring and configurable optical add-drop multiplexing (OADM). Its robust design and superior optical performance make it a valuable asset for any optical communication infrastructure.

Specifications

Number Of Ports: 1 – 1
Wavelength Range: 400 – 1670 nm
Insertion Loss (typical): 0.5 dB
Return Loss: 40 dB
Wavelength Range (nm): 650 to 1310 / 1260 to 1670
Testing Wavelength (nm): 650/780/850/980/1064/1310/1490/1550/1625/1650
Insertion Loss (dB): Typ.: 0.6, Max.: 1.0 / Typ.: 0.5, Max.: 0.8
Return Loss (dB): ≥40 / ≥55
Crosstalk (dB): ≥70
PDL (dB): ≤0.05
WDL (dB): ≤0.25
TDL (dB): ≤0.25
Repeatability (dB): ±0.005
Lifetime (Cycle): 10^7
Switching Time (ms): ≤5
Power Handling (mW): ≤500
Operating Temperature (°C): -20 to +85
Storage Temperature (°C): -40 to +85
Weight (g): 16
Dimension (mm): (L)27×(W)12.6×(H)8.5(±0.2)
Voltage (5V Latching): 4.5-5.5 V
Current (5V Latching): 36-44 mA
Resistor (5V Latching): 125 Ω
Voltage (5V Non-Latching): 4.5-5.5 V
Current (5V Non-Latching): 26-32 mA
Resistor (5V Non-Latching): 175 Ω
Voltage (3V Latching): 2.7-3.3 V
Current (3V Latching): 54-66 mA
Resistor (3V Latching): 50 Ω
Voltage (3V Non-Latching): 2.7-3.3 V
Current (3V Non-Latching): 39-47 mA
Resistor (3V Non-Latching): 70 Ω

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Features

  • Low Insertion Loss
  • Wide Wavelength Range
  • Low Crosstalk
  • High Stability, High Reliability
  • Epoxy-free on Optical Path
  • Latching and Non-latching

Applications

  • Metropolitan Area Network
  • R&D in Laboratory
  • System Monitoring
  • Configurable OADM

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the wavelength range for the Optical Switches?
The wavelength range for the Optical Switches is 650 to 1310 nm and 1260 to 1670 nm.
What are the typical and maximum insertion loss values?
The typical insertion loss is 0.6 dB and the maximum is 1.0 dB for the 650 to 1310 nm range. For the 1260 to 1670 nm range, the typical insertion loss is 0.5 dB and the maximum is 0.8 dB.
What is the operating temperature range for the Optical Switches?
The operating temperature range is -20°C to +85°C.
What are the applications of the Optical Switches?
The applications include Metropolitan Area Network, R&D in Laboratory, System Monitoring, and Configurable OADM.
What is the switching time for the Optical Switches?
The switching time is less than or equal to 5 ms.
What is the power handling capacity of the Optical Switches?
The power handling capacity is up to 500 mW.
What are the available control voltages for the Optical Switches?
The available control voltages are 3V and 5V.

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