Optical Switches Stepper Motor, Up to 24 Channels, Low Loss

• Up to 24 Optical Channels (1×N) – High‑density stepper‑motor driven optical switch supporting up to 24 ports in a compact 135 × 42 × 42 mm package.
• Wide Wavelength Range: 200–2300 nm – Suitable for UV, visible, and infrared applications with single‑mode and multimode fiber options.
• Low Insertion Loss – Typical insertion loss ≤ 1.5 dB, maximum ≤ 2.5 dB for reliable signal transmission across all channels.
• High Return Loss & Low Crosstalk – Return loss ≥ 55 dB (SM), ≥ 35 dB (MM) and crosstalk ≥ –50 dB for clean, isolated optical paths in dense networks and test setups.
• Excellent Stability & Repeatability – Insertion loss repeatability of ±0.05 dB with low PDL (≤ 0.1 dB), WDL (≤ 0.25 dB), and TDL (≤ 0.3 dB) for precise, repeatable measurements.
• Fast Switching Time – Sequence switching time between adjacent channels ≤ 30 ms, ideal for automated test systems and dynamic routing.
• High Optical Power Handling – Supports input optical power up to 1000 mW, meeting demanding lab and industrial requirements.
• Long Mechanical Lifetime – Stepper‑motor mechanism rated to 107 switching cycles for long‑term reliability and low maintenance.
• Stepper Motor Drive for Precise Positioning – Motorized 1×N platform provides accurate, repeatable port selection with robust mechanical design.
• Multiple Fiber Types Supported – Compatible with SM 9/125 and MM fibers (50/125, 62.5/125, 200/220, 400/440, 600/660 µm) to match a wide range of systems.
• Flexible Connector and Pigtail Options – Available with FC/PC, FC/APC, SC/PC, SC/APC, LC/PC, LC/APC, ST/PC, fiber array, bare fiber, and 2.0 mm pigtails in standard lengths.
• Epoxy‑Free Optical Path – Clean optical design without epoxy in the light path for low contamination risk and improved long‑term stability.
• Parallel and Serial Control Interfaces – Integrated TTL parallel control lines plus RS232, RS485, or USB options for easy integration into control systems and ATE platforms.
• Built‑In Status & Error Signals – /RESET, /READY, and ERROR signals simplify system‑level monitoring and fault handling.
• Single 5 V DC Power Supply – Operates from a 5 V ±5% supply (max 500 mA) for straightforward system integration.
• Wide Operating Temperature Range – Designed for –20 to +70 °C operation and –40 to +85 °C storage for use in lab, field, and network environments.
• Modular Design – Scalable architecture for easy configuration, maintenance, and upgrade of optical switching capacity.
• High‑Reliability Construction – Industrial‑grade components and mechanical structure for 24/7 operation in telecom and datacom networks.
• Ideal for Network & Lab Applications – Optimized for ring networks, remote optical monitoring, automated test and measurement, and fiber routing in R&D.
• Custom Configurations Available – Options for channel count, fiber type, connector style, control port, and pigtail length to match specific application requirements.

Applications of 1×N Optical Fiber Switch with Stepper Motor Control

This 1×N optical switch with stepper motor actuation, low insertion loss, and high reliability is suitable for a wide range of fiber optic routing, protection, and monitoring tasks across telecom, datacom, sensing, and test environments. The broad operating wavelength range (200–2300 nm), support for SM/MM and large core fibers, and interfaces like TTL, RS232, and RS485 make it very versatile.

• Optical ring network protection and restoration
  Used to reroute traffic in ring and mesh topologies for metro, access, and backbone optical networks. In the event of a fiber or node failure, the switch automatically selects an alternate path to enhance network resilience.
• Remote fiber monitoring in optical networks
  Enables centralized monitoring of multiple fiber links by routing selected fibers to optical time-domain reflectometers (OTDRs) or optical spectrum analyzers. Ideal for long-haul, FTTH/FTTx, and data center links where remote diagnostics and fault location are required.
• Automated optical test and measurement systems
  Commonly deployed in production test racks and laboratories to sequence multiple devices under test (DUTs) to a single measurement instrument. It supports automated testing of optical transceivers, amplifiers, passive components (couplers, splitters, filters), and photonic integrated circuits.
• Multi-channel OTDR and OSA switching
  Allows a single OTDR or OSA to sequentially test or monitor many fibers, saving equipment cost. Frequently used by network operators, fiber manufacturers, and test labs for large-scale fiber characterization and maintenance.
• Optical network reconfiguration and routing
  Employed in reconfigurable optical add-drop modules and optical cross‑connect subsystems to dynamically change routing of optical paths without manual reconnection. Helpful in lab environments for flexible network emulation and in field systems for service re-provisioning.
• Optical power distribution and source selection
  Enables switching between multiple laser sources or routing a single source to different channels. Suitable for multi-wavelength test benches, burn‑in/aging setups, calibration lines, and redundancy schemes where backup lasers or transmitters are maintained.
• Fiber sensing interrogation systems
  Used in fiber Bragg grating (FBG) and distributed fiber sensing (DTS/DAS) systems to multiplex many sensing lines into one interrogator. Applicable in structural health monitoring, oil and gas pipelines, power lines, railways, tunnels, bridges, and geotechnical monitoring.
• Industrial and medical laser delivery management
  Suitable for routing high‑power laser light (within specified power limits) to different workstations or treatment channels. Relevant in materials processing, laser marking, and some medical/biophotonics setups where multiple output ports share a single laser source.
• Research and development photonics labs
  Widely used in university and corporate research labs for flexible routing of beams between experimental modules: modulators, detectors, nonlinear optics stages, fiber loops, and free‑space interfaces. The modular design and epoxy‑free optical path are advantageous for precise and stable experiments.
• Optical component characterization
  Supports automated characterization of passive components such as filters, mux/demux devices, attenuators, and switches themselves. Integrates into swept‑wavelength measurement systems and stability tests, allowing multiple samples to be tested under the same conditions.
• Data center and enterprise fiber infrastructure management
  Can be incorporated into intelligent patching and automated fiber management solutions to dynamically connect or isolate links. Useful for remote loopback testing, link validation, and redundancy switching without physical patch cord changes.
• Broadcast and CATV optical distribution
  Employed to switch or distribute RF-over-fiber signals among multiple branches, backup routes, or headends. Helps in system maintenance, redundancy, and temporary re-routing of video or broadband feeds.
• Military, aerospace, and harsh-environment fiber systems
  The compact, robust design and wide operating temperature range make it suitable for mission‑critical optical links in defense platforms, avionics, and ruggedized communication systems, enabling path redundancy and signal routing under demanding conditions.