LIDAR Optical Switch – Fiber-Fiber™

Ultra-Low Loss, Vibration Insensitive, SM, PM, MM, Bidirectional, High Optical Power 1x4 PM
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The FF Series fiber optic switch connects optical channels by a MEMS fiber to fiber direct coupling platform and activated via an electrical relay. The advanced design offers unprecedented low optical loss, little wavelength dependence with no coatings, high power handling, high reliability/longevity, high polarization extinction ratio, as well as unmatched low cost. Since, there is no optical coated interfaces, no reflections and nor etalon effects from these switches. Latching operation preserves the selected optical path after the driver signal has been removed. The switch has integrated electrical position sensors. The switch is bidirectional and conveniently controllable by 5V TTL.

Using no lens, the FF Series switch can accommodate all type of fibers, including SM. MM, PM, double cladding, bendable, large core, small core.

SKU: FFSW, FFLW

LIDAR Optical Switch – Fiber-Fiber™

The FF Series fiber optic switch connects optical channels by a MEMS fiber to fiber direct coupling platform and activated via an electrical relay. The advanced design offers unprecedented low optical loss, little wavelength dependence with no coatings, high power handling, high reliability/longevity, high polarization extinction ratio, as well as unmatched low cost. Since, there is no optical coated interfaces, no reflections and nor etalon effects from these switches. Latching operation preserves the selected optical path after the driver signal has been removed. The switch has integrated electrical position sensors. The switch is bidirectional and conveniently controllable by 5V TTL. Using no lens, the FF Series switch can accommodate all type of fibers, including SM. MM, PM, double cladding, bendable, large core, small core.
FF 1×4 LIDAR  Switch Min Typical  Max Unit
  Wavelength                                       1550 nm
  Insertion Loss 1      0.8                                            1.3 dB
 Wavelength Dependent Loss      0.01                                          0.01 dB
Return  Loss 2 70 dB
Polarization Extinction Ratio 2 22                                     24                                           33 dB
Cross Talk 60                                     65                                           70 dB
Switching Time          5               7 ms
Repetition          5                10 Hz
Repeatability ± 0.1 dB
Durability 108 Cycles
Operating Optical Power (CW) 13 W
Operating Voltage 4 4.5 5 VDC
Actuation Current (Latching/Non-Latching) 30 60 mA  
Switching Type Latching / Non-Latching  
Operating Temperature -40 ~ 80          oC
Storage Temperature -50 ~ 90       oC

Notes:

  1. Excluding Connectors
  2. Measured with nothing connected to output FC/APC connectors
  3. Higher power is feasible with special order

 

 

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