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Ultra-Broadband/Low-Loss Regular 1x1, 1x2 MEMS Fiber Optical Switch

The FF Series fiber optic switch delivers industry-leading performance, offering nearly lossless, continuous light transmission without perturbations. Its ultra-broadband operation is limited only by the intrinsic properties of the fiber, making it highly versatile for a wide range of applications. The switch features fast switching times (<1 ms), insensitivity to temperature and vibration, a high on/off extinction ratio, high polarization extinction ratio, and cost-effective. At the core of this innovative design is a MEMS-based auto-alignment silicon chip, which achieves direct fiber-to-fiber coupling. A tiny gap (less than 5 microns) between fibers is filled with a non-fluorescent, index-matching liquid, creating an ultra-low-loss optical path without requiring lenses or coatings—effectively eliminating surface reflection issues.

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Ultra-Broadband/Low-Loss Regular 1x1, 1x2 MEMS Fiber Optical Switch

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Type: 1x1 (Transparent) · Package: Latching · Test Wavelength (Note: device is broadband): 488 · Fiber Type: SM28 · Fiber Cover: Bare fiber · Fiber Length: 1.0m · Connectors: None · Driver: Non

Application context

Why this design is used

Application guidance is tied to the configured wavelength, fiber interface and optical-budget fields for this family.

Optical signal routing

Ultra-Broadband/Low-Loss Regular 1x1, 1x2 MEMS Fiber Optical Switch: Optical signal routing depends on preserving the optical budget through the complete path. The 488, 360, 430, 532, 630, 780, 850, 980, 1060, 1310, 1550, 2000, 2.3-4.1 μm, 3.2-5.5 μm wavelength specification sets source and detector compatibility, while listed loss or isolation figure (<3dB / <1.3dB / <1.3dB / <1 dB / <1dB / <0.9dB / <0.4dB / ≤0.4dB) determines link margin and channel leakage. The fiber/interface entry (SM28, SM350, SM400, SM450, SM600, Hi980, 780HP, Hi1060, SM1950, PM1550, PM1950, PM1310, PM350, PM405, PM460, PM480, PM630, PM780, PM850, PM980, FG50LGA, FG105LCA, STP 50/125, MM 50/125, MM 62.5/125, MM 105/125, IRZS23, IRZS32) must match the connected components.

Automated fiber test

Ultra-Broadband/Low-Loss Regular 1x1, 1x2 MEMS Fiber Optical Switch: Automated fiber test depends on preserving the optical budget through the complete path. The 488, 360, 430, 532, 630, 780, 850, 980, 1060, 1310, 1550, 2000, 2.3-4.1 μm, 3.2-5.5 μm wavelength specification sets source and detector compatibility, while listed loss or isolation figure (<3dB / <1.3dB / <1.3dB / <1 dB / <1dB / <0.9dB / <0.4dB / ≤0.4dB) determines link margin and channel leakage. The fiber/interface entry (SM28, SM350, SM400, SM450, SM600, Hi980, 780HP, Hi1060, SM1950, PM1550, PM1950, PM1310, PM350, PM405, PM460, PM480, PM630, PM780, PM850, PM980, FG50LGA, FG105LCA, STP 50/125, MM 50/125, MM 62.5/125, MM 105/125, IRZS23, IRZS32) must match the connected components.

Specifications

Ultra-Broadband/Low-Loss Regular 1x1, 1x2 MEMS Fiber Optical Switch

Fiber TypeSM400SM450SM600780HPHi980Hi1060SM28SM1950
Wavelength Range*360 – 530nm440 – 650nm620 – 650nm760 – 980nm980 – 1550nm960 – 1080nm1020 – 1900nm1.7 – 2.3 µm
Insertion Loss<3dB<1.3dB<1.3dB<1 dB<1dB<0.9dB<0.4dB≤0.4dB
Isolation70 dB70 dB70 dB70 dB70dB70 dB70 dB70 dB
Max Optical Power0.2W0.2W0.3W0.4W0.2W0.7W1W1W
* The wavelength dependence is solely determined by the fiber property
Fiber TypePM405PM460PM630PM780PM850PM980PM1550PM1950
Wavelength Range*400 – 680nm460 – 700nm620 – 650nm760 – 800nm830 – 870nm960 – 1080nm1260 – 1650nm1850 – 2200nm
Insertion Loss<3dB<3dB<1.5dB<1.4dB<1.3 dB<1.1dB<0.5dB<0.7dB
Isolation70 dB70 dB70 dB70 dB70 dB70 dB70 dB70 dB
* The wavelength dependence is solely determined by the fiber property
Fiber TypeMM 50/125MM 62.5/125FG50LGAMM 105/125STP 50/125
Wavelength Range*350 – 2500nm350 – 2500nm350 – 2500nm350 – 2500nm700 – 1000nm
Insertion Loss≤0.3dB≤0.3dB≤0.3dB≤0.5dB≤0.5dB
Isolation50dB50dB50dB50dB50dB
* The wavelength dependence is solely determined by the fiber property
Type 1×2Pushbutton and USB Interface with GUI

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Integration and compatibility

Use these checks to connect Ultra-Broadband/Low-Loss Regular 1x1, 1x2 MEMS Fiber Optical Switch to the surrounding optical, mechanical and control system. Every value shown is taken from this model's own specification record.

Optical interface and fiber
Fiber Type: SM28, SM350, SM400, SM450, SM600, Hi980, 780HP, Hi1060, SM1950, PM1550, PM1950, PM1310, PM350, PM405, PM460, PM480, PM630, PM780, PM850, PM980, FG50LGA, FG105LCA, STP 50/125, MM 50/125, MM 62.5/125, MM 105/125, IRZS23, IRZS32 · Fiber Cover: Bare fiber, 0.9mm, Special
Specify connector polish and fiber architecture together. FC/PC, FC/APC and SMA interfaces, and single-mode, multimode and polarization-maintaining fibers, impose different return-loss, mode-field and alignment requirements.
Wavelength and loss budget
Test Wavelength (Note: device is broadband): 488, 360, 430, 532, 630, 780, 850, 980, 1060, 1310, 1550, 2000, 2.3-4.1 μm, 3.2-5.5 μm · Wavelength Range*: 360 – 530nm / 440 – 650nm / 620 – 650nm / 760 – 980nm / 980 – 1550nm / 960 – 1080nm / 1020 – 1900nm / 1.7 – 2.3 µm
Check the Optical Switches passband, insertion loss, return loss and power handling at the actual source wavelength; a nominal telecom-band label is not a substitute for the configured range.
Control interface
Driver: Non, USB, RS232, TTL
Match supply voltage, analog or digital command range, connector pinout and default optical state to the instrument interlock. Confirm the unpowered state explicitly — it decides what happens to the link on a power failure.

Technical FAQ

Integration questions for Ultra-Broadband/Low-Loss Regular 1x1, 1x2 MEMS Fiber Optical Switch

Which fiber and connector does the Ultra-Broadband/Low-Loss Regular 1x1, 1x2 MEMS Fiber Optical Switch use?

Fiber Type: SM28, SM350, SM400, SM450, SM600, Hi980, 780HP, Hi1060, SM1950, PM1550, PM1950, PM1310, PM350, PM405, PM460, PM480, PM630, PM780, PM850, PM980, FG50LGA, FG105LCA, STP 50/125, MM 50/125, MM 62.5/125, MM 105/125, IRZS23, IRZS32 · Fiber Cover: Bare fiber, 0.9mm, Special. Specify connector polish and fiber architecture together. FC/PC, FC/APC and SMA interfaces, and single-mode, multimode and polarization-maintaining fibers, impose different return-loss, mode-field and alignment requirements.

How should the Ultra-Broadband/Low-Loss Regular 1x1, 1x2 MEMS Fiber Optical Switch be included in an optical power budget?

Test Wavelength (Note: device is broadband): 488, 360, 430, 532, 630, 780, 850, 980, 1060, 1310, 1550, 2000, 2.3-4.1 μm, 3.2-5.5 μm · Wavelength Range*: 360 – 530nm / 440 – 650nm / 620 – 650nm / 760 – 980nm / 980 – 1550nm / 960 – 1080nm / 1020 – 1900nm / 1.7 – 2.3 µm. Check the Optical Switches passband, insertion loss, return loss and power handling at the actual source wavelength; a nominal telecom-band label is not a substitute for the configured range.

Does the Ultra-Broadband/Low-Loss Regular 1x1, 1x2 MEMS Fiber Optical Switch require a controller?

Driver: Non, USB, RS232, TTL. Match supply voltage, analog or digital command range, connector pinout and default optical state to the instrument interlock. Confirm the unpowered state explicitly — it decides what happens to the link on a power failure.

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Model selection

Nearby series comparison

Compare Ultra-Broadband/Low-Loss Regular 1x1, 1x2 MEMS Fiber Optical Switch with the closest available models in the Optical Switches family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.

Selection parameterUltra-Broadband/Low-Loss Regular 1x1, 1x2 MEMS Fiber Optical Switch (current)Ultra-Broadband/Low-Loss Quad 1x2, 2x2 MEMS Fiber Optical SwitchUltra-Broadband/Low-Loss Single or Dual 1×N Fiber Optic Switch System
Wavelength range488, 360, 430, 532, 630, 780, 850, 980, 1060, 1310, 1550, 2000, 2.3-4.1 μm, 3.2-5.5 μmConfirm for this model488 nm, 360 nm, 430 nm, 532 nm, 630 nm, 780 nm, 850 nm, 980 nm, 1060 nm, 1310 nm, 1550 nm, 2000 nm
Optical performance<3dB / <1.3dB / <1.3dB / <1 dB / <1dB / <0.9dB / <0.4dB / ≤0.4dBConfirm for this modelConfirm for this model
Fiber typeSM28, SM350, SM400, SM450, SM600, Hi980, 780HP, Hi1060, SM1950, PM1550, PM1950, PM1310, PM350, PM405, PM460, PM480, PM630, PM780, PM850, PM980, FG50LGA, FG105LCA, STP 50/125, MM 50/125, MM 62.5/125, MM 105/125, IRZS23, IRZS32Confirm for this model50/125, SMF-28
Connector / controlNone, FC/PC, FC/APC, SC/PC, SC/APC, ST/PC, LC/PC, Duplex LC/PC, MTP, SpecialConfirm for this modelUSB, RS232, Ethernet, GPIB

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