Optical Switches

Ultra-Broadband/Low-Loss Quad 1x2, 2x2 MEMS Fiber Optical Switch

This series fiber optical switch is well suited to be integrated with transceivers for network protection. It is uniquely integrated with 8 2×2 bypass switches in a compact format that is activated by a single relay, offering high reliability and low cost. The FF Series fiber optic switch connects optical channels by direct fiber-to-fiber connection via a proprietary MEMS platform using a ribbon fiber array and activated via an electromagnet relay. The advanced design significantly increases the performance, offering unprecedented low optical loss, little wavelength dependence with no coatings, high speed, vibration insensitivity, high reliability, as well as low cost. Latching operation preserves the selected optical path after the electrical power has been removed. The switch is bidirectional and conveniently controllable by 4.5V.