High Speed 1×1 Fiber Optical Single Stage Switch: 100ns, 18dB On/Off

SKU: NSSW, NHSW, NHHW

The NanoSpeed™ 1×1 series fiber optic switches are fast shutter devices featuring very low loss, fast response, and high optical power handling. This is achieved using our patented non-mechanical configurations with solid-state all-crystal designs, eliminating the need for mechanical movement and organic materials. Our fiber-optic switch is designed to meet the most demanding switching requirements of ultra-high reliability, fast response time, and continuous switching operation. The switch is bidirectional. It is intrinsically bidirectional and selectable for polarization-independent or polarization-maintain by the fiber type.
The NS Series switch is controlled by 5V TTL signals with a specially designed electronic driver having performance optimized for various repetition rates.
The rise/fall time is intrinsically related to the crystal properties, and the repetition rate is associated with the driver. There are poor frequency response sections due to the device resonances. Our devices are shipped mounted on a tuned driver.
The NS series switches respond to a control signal with any arbitrary timing with frequency from DC up to MHz. The switch is usually mounted on a tuned driver before shipping. The electrical power consumption is related to the repetition rate at which the switch is operated.
The dual-stage configuration increases the extinction ratio or cross-talk value.