Optical Switches
LBHP, LBMH, LBPH 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.
Configuration options
Configure the options below and add your exact build to the enquiry — we confirm the part number and availability.
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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
Application context
Application guidance is tied to the configured wavelength, fiber interface and optical-budget fields for this family.
LightBend™ 1x1, 1x2 High Power Optical Switch: Optical signal routing depends on preserving the optical budget through the complete path. The 1060, C+L, 1310, 1550, 780, 850, Special wavelength specification sets source and detector compatibility. The fiber/interface entry (SMF-28, MM 50/125, MM 62.5/125, PM1550, PM1310, PM980, PM850, Special) must match the connected components.
LightBend™ 1x1, 1x2 High Power Optical Switch: Automated fiber test depends on preserving the optical budget through the complete path. The 1060, C+L, 1310, 1550, 780, 850, Special wavelength specification sets source and detector compatibility. The fiber/interface entry (SMF-28, MM 50/125, MM 62.5/125, PM1550, PM1310, PM980, PM850, Special) must match the connected components. The Latching, Non-latching dynamic specification sets the usable control bandwidth.
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System integration
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.
Technical FAQ
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: 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.
Share your wavelength, fiber type, connector, power handling and control requirements and we will qualify the matching configuration and part number.
Model selection
Compare LightBend™ 1x1, 1x2 High Power Optical Switch with the closest available models in the Optical Switches family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.
| Selection parameter | LightBend™ 1x1, 1x2 High Power Optical Switch (current) | LIDAR Optical Switch – Fiber-Fiber™ | LightBend™ 1x1, 1x2, 2x2 Bypass SM Optical Switch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wavelength range | 1060, C+L, 1310, 1550, 780, 850, Special | Confirm for this model | 1260-1620, 1060, C+L, 1310, 1410, 1550, 650, 780, 850, 1310 & 1550 |
| Optical performance | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model |
| Fiber type | SMF-28, MM 50/125, MM 62.5/125, PM1550, PM1310, PM980, PM850, Special | Confirm for this model | SM28, Corning XB, Draka BBE |
| Connector / control | None, FC/APC, Special | Confirm for this model | None, FC/PC, FC/APC, LC/PC, Special |
