Full specifications

OSICS SWT - Optical switches and shutters

The ideal optical switches and shutters for automating test setups in lab and manufacturing environments

Overview

The ideal optical switches and shutters for automating test setups in lab and manufacturing environments

Key features

Key features

Low insertion and polarization-dependent loss

High repeatability

High optical isolation

Low back reflection

Broad spectral range

Switch time lower than 30 ms

Technical specifications
Available configurations (SMF)	1x1 shutter; 2x(1x1) shutter; 1x2 switch; 1x4 switch; 2x2 switch
Available configurations (PMF)	1x1 shutter; 2x(1x1) shutter; 1x2 switch; 1x4 switch; 2x2 switch
Spectral range (nm)	SMF: 1260–1630; PM15: 1480–1630; PM13: 1240–1510
Insertion loss (dB)	SMF: ≤ 1; PMF: ≤ 1.5
Polarization-dependent loss (dB)	SMF: < 0.1; PMF: N/A
Polarization extinction ratio (dB)	SMF: N/A; PMF: ≥ 20
Repeatability (dB)	SMF: ≤ 0.005; PMF: ≤ 0.01
Return loss (dB)	> 55
Crosstalk (dB)	≥ 55
On/Off ratio (shutter models only)	1x1 shutter: ≥ 80 dB; 2x(1x1) shutter: ≥ 65 dB
Switching time	< 30 ms
Connector type (module front panel)	FC/APC narrow key
Input/Output fiber type	SMF-28 fiber; PM15 or PM13
Synchronization (mainframe: BNC connector)	OUT 2: 50 ms TTL pulses
Power monitoring	No
^{a. Specifications apply for wavelengths not equal to any water absorption line. b. Typical values including connectors. c. On the whole wavelength range. d. For PMF, slow axis is aligned to the connector key. e. See OSICS mainframe specifications sheet for details on OSICS common specifications and interfaces on the rear panel.}