Optical Switches
LightBend™ 1x1, 1x2 High Power Optical Switch
The LB series 1×1, 1×2 High Power OptoMechanical fiber optic switch can be configured as either a 1×1 switch or a 1×2 switch. Based on our patent pending, it can work in high optical power up to 10 W. The switch is driven by a pulsed electrical signal, and the latching operation preserves the selected optical path after the drive signal has been removed. Our integrated status contacts provide an electrical readout of the switch position. It is designed for high optical power and some specific applications. An electronic driver is available for this series of switches. The switch is bidirectional.
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Prefix: LBPM · Type: 1x1 Transparent · Wavelength: 1060 · Switch: Latching · Power: 5W · Fiber Type: SMF-28 · Fiber Cover: Bare Fiber · Fiber Length: 0.25m · Connector: None
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Integration and compatibility
Use these checks to connect LightBend™ 1x1, 1x2 High Power 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: SMF-28, MM 50/125, MM 62.5/125, PM1550, PM1310, PM980, PM850, Special · Fiber Cover: Bare Fiber, 900um Tube, 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
- Wavelength: 1060, C+L, 1310, 1550, 780, 850, Special
- 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.
Technical FAQ
Integration questions for LightBend™ 1x1, 1x2 High Power Optical Switch
Which fiber and connector does the LightBend™ 1x1, 1x2 High Power Optical Switch use?
Fiber Type: SMF-28, MM 50/125, MM 62.5/125, PM1550, PM1310, PM980, PM850, Special · Fiber Cover: Bare Fiber, 900um Tube, 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 LightBend™ 1x1, 1x2 High Power Optical Switch be included in an optical power budget?
Wavelength: 1060, C+L, 1310, 1550, 780, 850, Special. 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.
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Model selection
Nearby series comparison
Compare LightBend™ 1x1, 1x2 High Power Optical Switch with the closest available models in the Optical Switches family.
| Selection parameter | LightBend™ 1x1, 1x2 High Power Optical Switch (current) | LightBend™ 1x1, 1x2, 2x2 Bypass SM Optical Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Wavelength range | 1060, C+L, 1310, 1550, 780, 850, Special | 1260-1620, 1060, C+L, 1310, 1410, 1550, 650, 780, 850, 1310 & 1550 |
| Fiber type | SMF-28, MM 50/125, MM 62.5/125, PM1550, PM1310, PM980, PM850, Special | SM28, Corning XB, Draka BBE |
| Connector / control | None, FC/APC, Special | None, FC/PC, FC/APC, LC/PC, Special |
