Optical Switches
LightBend™ Full 2x2 High Power Optical Switch
The LB series Full 2×2 High Power fiber optic switch is a polarization-maintaining fiber switch, which connects optical channels by directing or blocking an incoming optical signal into the output fiber. This is achieved using our patent pending optomechanical configuration and is controlled via an electrical control signal. A latching version preserves the selected optical path after the drive signal has been removed, while the non-latching version defaults to either the open or closed state when power is removed. The switch has integrated electrical position sensors. Our new material-based advanced design significantly reduces moving part position sensitivity, offering unprecedented high stability as well as an unmatched low cost. An electronic driver is available for this series of switches. The switch is bidirectional
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Prefix: LBSH · Type: 2x2 · 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™ Full 2x2 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, PM1950, PM1060, 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, 1310, 1410, 1550, 650, 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™ Full 2x2 High Power Optical Switch
Which fiber and connector does the LightBend™ Full 2x2 High Power Optical Switch use?
Fiber Type: SMF-28, MM 50/125, MM 62.5/125, PM1550, PM1310, PM980, PM850, PM1950, PM1060, 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™ Full 2x2 High Power Optical Switch be included in an optical power budget?
Wavelength: 1060, 1310, 1410, 1550, 650, 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™ Full 2x2 High Power Optical Switch with the closest available models in the Optical Switches family.
| Selection parameter | LightBend™ Full 2x2 High Power Optical Switch (current) | LightBend™ Dual 2x2 Bypass SM Optical Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Wavelength range | 1060, 1310, 1410, 1550, 650, 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, PM1950, PM1060, Special | SMF-28, Corning XB, Corning ZBL |
| Connector / control | None, FC/APC, Special | None, FC/APC, Special |
