LightBend 1x8 PM Optical Switch

The LB Series 1x8 PM fiber optic switch connects optical channels by redirecting an incoming optical signal into a selected output fiber. This is achieved by using a patent pending opto-mechanical configuration activated via an electrical control signal. Latching operation preserves the selected optical path after the drive signal has been removed. The switch has integrated electrical position sensors, and the new material based advanced design significantly reduces moving part position sensitivity, offering unprecedented high stability as well as an unmatched low cost.

Key Features

• Low cost
• Low optical distortions
• Enhanced high isolation for optimal performance
• High reliability for long-term usage
• Epoxy-free optical patch

Primary Applications

• Channel blocking
• Configurable add/drop

System monitoring

Instrumentation