1×4 Magneto-Optical Switch

The 1×4 Magneto-Optical Switch is designed for applications requiring reliable and fast optical switching among multiple channels. It is compact and offers fast switching speeds at the microsecond level. With low insertion loss and high isolation, this switch is perfect for use in sensing, optical protection systems, network monitoring, and aerospace and radar applications. The switch operates efficiently within the wavelength ranges of 1295-1325 nm and 1520-1580 nm.

 

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Description

Description:
The 1×4 Magneto-Optical Switch is a versatile solution for multi-channel optical systems. Its advanced design ensures rapid switching and minimal signal interference, making it an essential component in high-precision environments. The device’s compact form factor allows for easy integration into existing systems, while its robust performance characteristics—such as low insertion loss and high isolation—guarantee consistent and reliable operation. This switch is particularly valuable in applications where maintaining signal integrity and swift response times are critical, such as in aerospace and network monitoring.

Overview:
The 1×4 Magneto-Optical Switch is designed for applications requiring reliable and fast optical switching among multiple channels. It is compact and offers fast switching speeds at the microsecond level. With low insertion loss and high isolation, this switch is perfect for use in sensing, optical protection systems, network monitoring, and aerospace and radar applications. The switch operates efficiently within the wavelength ranges of 1295-1325 nm and 1520-1580 nm.

Applications:

  • Sensing: Ideal for multi-channel sensing applications, where it can switch between different sensing paths quickly and reliably.
  • Optical Protection Systems: Provides redundancy in optical networks by switching between multiple paths to maintain continuous service during faults.
  • Network Monitoring: Enables comprehensive monitoring of optical networks by facilitating quick switching between different network segments.
  • Aerospace and Radar: Essential for aerospace and radar applications that require rapid and reliable switching among multiple optical channels, ensuring high performance and reliability.

Optical Path Diagram:

Specifications

Parameter Unit MFSW 1×4
Operating Wavelength nm 12951325, 15201580
Test Wavelength nm 1310, 1550
Insertion Loss dB ≤1.3
Temperature Dependent Loss dB ≤0.3
Polarization Dependent Loss dB ≤0.2
Return Loss dB ≥50
Crosstalk dB ≥45
Repeatability dB ≤±0.01
Switching Time μs ≤50
Lifetime times ≥10^10
Operating Voltage V 2.5
Maximum Optical Power mW ≤500
Fiber Type – CORNING SMF-28
Operating Temperature °C -5 ~ +70
Storage Temperature °C -40 ~ +85
Package Dimensions mm L53.5×W38.3×H8.5 (±0.2)

All parameters are tested under room temperature conditions. All parameters do not include the insertion loss of the connectors.

Ordering Information: MFSW A-B-C-D-E-F-G

Code Type Code Wavelength Code Isolation
U1x3 Unidirectional, 1×3 13 1310 D Dual-stage
U1x4 Unidirectional, 1×4 15 1550 X Others
U3x1 Unidirectional, 3×1 X Others X Others
U4x1 Unidirectional, 4×1
B1x3 Bidirectional, 1×3
B1x4 Bidirectional, 1×4
Code Fiber Diameter Code Fiber Length Code Connector
025 Φ0.25mm 05 0.5m 00 None
09 Φ0.9mm 10 1.0m FP FC/UPC
X Others 15 1.5m FA FC/APC
SP SC/UPC
SA SC/APC
LP LC/UPC
LA LC/APC
 
Parameter Unit Value
Operating wavelength nm 1295-1325, 1520-1580
Test wavelength nm 1310, 1550
Insertion loss dB ≤1.3
Temperature-dependent loss dB ≤0.3
Polarization-dependent loss dB ≤0.2
Return loss dB ≥50
Crosstalk dB ≥45
Repeatability dB ≤±0.01
Switching time μs ≤50
Lifetime times ≥10^10
Operating voltage V 2.5
Max optical power mW ≤500
Fiber type CORNING SMF-28
Operating temperature °C -5 to +70
Storage temperature °C -40 to +85
Package dimensions mm L53.5×W38.3×H8.5 (±0.2)
Ordering Information:
  • Code: MFSW A-B-C-D-E-F-G
  • Type: U1×3 (single-direction, 1×3), U1×4 (single-direction, 1×4), U3×1 (single-direction, 3×1), U4×1 (single-direction, 4×1), B1×3 (bi-directional, 1×3), B1×4 (bi-directional, 1×4)
  • Wavelength: 13 (1310 nm), 15 (1550 nm), X (others)
  • Isolation: D (dual stage), X (others)
  • Fiber diameter: 025 (0.25 mm), 09 (0.9 mm), X (others)
  • Fiber length: 05 (0.5 m), 10 (1.0 m), 15 (1.5 m), X (others)
  • Connector: 00 (none), FP (FC/UPC), FA (FC/APC), SP (SC/UPC), SA (SC/APC), LP (LC/UPC), LA (LC/APC), X (others)

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