Optical Switches
NHSW, NHHW The NanoSpeed™ Series fiber optic phase switches deliver high precision, ultra-low loss, fast response, and high optical power handling. These performance levels are achieved through a patented all-crystal design that switches between two optical paths regardless of polarization, without any mechanical movement or organic materials, ensuring exceptional reliability and continuous operation. The switch is intrinsically bidirectional and can be configured for either polarization-independent or polarization-maintaining operation depending on the fiber type. Each NS Series switch is driven by 5V TTL control signals through a matched electronic driver optimized for specific repetition rates. The rise/fall time and operating frequency range depend on both the crystal properties and the driver design.
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: NSSW · Type: Transparent · Wavelength: 1060nm · Configuration: Single stage · Optical Power: Regular (≤ 0.5W) · Fiber Type: SMF-28 · Fiber Cover: Bare Fiber · Fiber Length: 0.25m · Connector: None · Benchtop: None
Application context
Application guidance is tied to the configured wavelength, fiber interface and optical-budget fields for this family.
High Speed 1×1 Fiber Optical Single Stage Switch: 100ns, 18dB On/Off: Optical signal routing depends on preserving the optical budget through the complete path. The 1060nm, 1310nm, 1410nm, 1550nm, 1625nm, 1750nm, 980nm wavelength specification sets source and detector compatibility. The fiber/interface entry (SMF-28, HI1060, HI780, PM1550, PM980, PM850, MM50/125, Special) must match the connected components.
High Speed 1×1 Fiber Optical Single Stage Switch: 100ns, 18dB On/Off: Automated fiber test depends on preserving the optical budget through the complete path. The 1060nm, 1310nm, 1410nm, 1550nm, 1625nm, 1750nm, 980nm wavelength specification sets source and detector compatibility. The fiber/interface entry (SMF-28, HI1060, HI780, PM1550, PM980, PM850, MM50/125, Special) must match the connected components.
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System integration
Use these checks to connect High Speed 1×1 Fiber Optical Single Stage Switch: 100ns, 18dB On/Off 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, HI1060, HI780, PM1550, PM980, PM850, MM50/125, 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: 1060nm, 1310nm, 1410nm, 1550nm, 1625nm, 1750nm, 980nm. 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 High Speed 1×1 Fiber Optical Single Stage Switch: 100ns, 18dB On/Off with the closest available models in the Optical Switches family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.
| Selection parameter | High Speed 1×1 Fiber Optical Single Stage Switch: 100ns, 18dB On/Off (current) | High Speed 1×1 Fiber Optical Dual Stage Switch: 100ns, 30dB On/Off | High Speed 1×2 Fiber Optical Single Stage Switch: 100ns, 18dB On/Off |
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| Wavelength range | 1060nm, 1310nm, 1410nm, 1550nm, 1625nm, 1750nm, 980nm | 1060nm, 1310nm, 1410nm, 1550nm, 1625nm, 1750nm, 980nm | 1060nm, 1310nm, 1410nm, 1550nm, 1750nm, 980nm |
| Optical performance | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model |
| Fiber type | SMF-28, HI1060, HI780, PM1550, PM980, PM850, MM50/125, Special | SMF-28, HI1060, PM1550, PM980, MM50/125 | SMF-28, HI1060, PM1550, PM980, MM50/125 |
| Connector / control | None, FC/APC, Special | None, FC/APC, Special | None, FC/APC, SC/PC, Special |
