CrystaLatch 8x8 Optical Switch

The CL Series 8x8 PM fibre optical switch connects optical channels by redirecting an incoming optical signal into a selected output fibre. This is achieved using patented non-mechanical configurations and activated via an electrical control signal. Latching operation preserves the selected optical path after the drive signal has been removed. The all solid sate CL 8x8 fibre optic switch features low insertion loss, high extinction ratio, high channel isolation, and extremely high reliability and repeatability. It is designed to meet the most demanding switching requirements of continuous operation without failure, longevity, operation under shock/vibration environment and large temperature variations, and fast response time. An electronic driver is available for this series of switches.

Features

• High speed
• Non-mechanical
• High reliability
• Fail-safe latching
• Low insertion loss
• Rugged
• Compact
• Cost effective
• Direct low voltage drive

Applications

• Optical signal routing
• Network protection
• Burst switching
• Configurable add/drop
• Signal monitoring
• Instrumentation