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Description

The WEINERT Singlemode Fiber Optic Switch is designed for high-performance optical signal routing in telecom, optical networking, photonics, and automated test applications. The switch provides reliable low-loss switching for singlemode fiber systems operating across a broad wavelength range, making it suitable for demanding laboratory, industrial, and communications environments.

Our fiber optical switches culminate with a unique, patented micro-mechanical and micro-optical design. They can be tailored for diverse applications, these switches offer outstanding performance, flexibility, and durability. Compatible with a wide wavelength spectrum from Ultraviolet to Infrared, and customizable with various fiber types.

Technical Advantages
The WEINERT Singlemode Fiber Optic Switch is designed for stable and repeatable optical signal routing with low insertion loss and high optical isolation. Its compact micro-mechanical architecture supports fast switching speeds and reliable long-term operation across demanding telecom, photonics, and industrial environments.

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Specifications

Number Of Ports: 1 – 16
Wavelength Range: 405 – 1650 nm
Insertion Loss (typical): 1 dB
Return Loss: 55 dB
Crosstalk: ≥ 55 dB
Repeatability: ≤ 0.01 dB
Switching Time: ≤5 ms
Switching Frequency: 0.001 ≤ f ≤ 50 Hz
Polarisation Dependent Loss: ≤ 0.1 dB
Operating Temperature: 0... +60 °C
Guaranteed Lifetime: 1 billion cycles

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Features

  • Minimal insertion loss
  • Consistent repeatability
  • High optical isolation
  • Broad spectral range coverage
  • Rapid switching capabilities, as quick as 2.0ms
  • Durable, compact metal construction
  • Versatile housing options (compact with pigtails, table top, or 19" rack mounts)
  • In-house optical connectorization
  • Energy-efficient
  • Integrated microcontroller with multiple electrical interfaces

Applications

  • Optical Networking: Enables reliable optical signal routing and channel switching in fiber optic communication networks and telecom infrastructure.
  • Telecom Systems: Supports signal management, protection switching, and network redundancy in high-speed telecommunications environments.
  • Automated Fiber Optic Testing: Ideal for automated optical test systems used in fiber characterization, component validation, and production testing.
  • Optical Signal Monitoring: Allows dynamic routing and monitoring of optical signals in laboratory and industrial photonics systems.
  • Fiber Optic Sensing: Used in distributed sensing and monitoring applications requiring stable optical path switching between sensing channels.
  • Data Center Optical Infrastructure: Supports flexible fiber routing and signal management in high-bandwidth optical interconnect architectures.
  • Photonics Research Laboratories: Suitable for optical experiments, photonics prototyping, and laser-based laboratory setups requiring repeatable optical switching.
  • Aerospace and Defense Optics: Can be integrated into rugged optical communication and sensing systems for aerospace and defense applications.
  • Scientific Instrumentation: Used in spectroscopy, metrology, interferometry, and precision optical measurement systems
  • Redundant Optical Routing: Enables backup optical path selection and failover switching for mission-critical optical communication systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a singlemode fiber optic switch?
A singlemode fiber optic switch is a device used to route optical signals between different singlemode fiber channels without converting the signal into electrical form. These switches are commonly used in telecom, optical networking, photonics research, and automated optical testing systems.
What are singlemode fiber optic switches used for?
Singlemode fiber optic switches are used in optical networking, telecom infrastructure, fiber sensing, automated test systems, optical signal monitoring, and redundant network routing applications. They help improve network flexibility, reliability, and signal management efficiency.
Why is low insertion loss important in a fiber optic switch?
Low insertion loss minimizes optical power loss as signals pass through the switch. This is important for maintaining signal integrity, improving transmission efficiency, and supporting high-performance optical communication and photonics systems.
What industries use optical fiber switches?
Optical fiber switches are widely used in telecommunications, data centers, photonics research, aerospace, defense, industrial automation, fiber optic sensing, and scientific instrumentation applications where reliable optical signal routing is required.
What is the difference between singlemode and multimode fiber switches?
Singlemode fiber switches are designed for singlemode optical fibers that support long-distance, high-bandwidth signal transmission with a small core diameter. Multimode fiber switches are optimized for larger-core multimode fibers typically used in shorter-distance communication and data transmission systems.

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