Agiltron CrystaLatch 1x2 Fiber Optic Switch Dual Stage High Power Bidirectional

Overview

The CL Series Fiber Optical Switch redirects an incoming optical signal into a

selected output fiber, 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-state CL fiber

optic switch features low insertion loss, high extinction ratio, high channel isolation,

and extremely high reliability and repeatability. Available configurations include

polarization-independent; polarization-maintaining; bidirectional, and high power.

It is designed to meet the most demanding switching requirements of continuous

operation without failure, over 25-year longevity, operation under shock/vibration

environment and large temperature variations, and fast response time.

The switch also has circulator and isolator functions. An electronic driver is

available for this series of switches.

The magneto-optical crystals used in the CL switches have no fatigue nor drift

effect.

Features

◼ Solid-State high speed

◼ Ultra-high reliability

◼ Fail-safe latching

◼ Low insertion loss

◼ Direct low voltage drive

◼ Compact

◼ Low cost

Applications

◼ Optical channel blocking

◼ Configurable Add/Drop

◼ System monitoring

◼ Instrumentation