Optical Switches
We lead the industry in optical switch technology, delivering the lowest insertion loss (0.2 dB), fastest switching speed (10 ns), broadest wavelength range (300–2400 nm), widest fiber compatibility, highest optical power handling (50 W), and space-qualified reliability. Backed by over 25 years of engineering expertise, we manufacture components, OEM modules, and turnkey systems with comprehensive control interface options. Custom solutions and made-in-the-USA production are our core strengths. The table below provides a summary of key features to guide model selection for
Fiber Optical Switch Selection Guide | ||||||||||
Switch Type | Fiber Port MxN |
Broadband 300-4000nm |
Fast 0.5ms |
Fast 5µs |
Ultra-Fast 10-100ns |
High Power up to 20W |
High On/Off up to 70dB |
Ultra-Low Loss <0.3dB |
Large Core up to ø1mm |
High Polarization Extinction (29dB) |
Fiber-Fiber™ Coupling | M<4, N<200 | ![]() |
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MEMS Moving Mirror | M<300, N<300 | ![]() |
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CrystaLatch™ MO Crystal | M<20, N<20 | ![]() |
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NanoSpeed™ EO Crystal | M<20, N<20 | ![]() |
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Opto-Mechanical | M<4, N<200 | ![]() |
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Fiber Optical Switch System – Turn-Key Solutions
user friendly graphical interface control,
MxN matrix, all fiber types, up to 320 ports, ms to ns switching
Ethernet, USB, RS232, TTL, Touch Screen
quantum, networks, sensor, security, auto-test
$2610+ -
MEMS Fiber Optical Switches
5 ms rise/fall, longlife, latching, low cost, compact
70 dB on/off, 0.5W optical power handling
1x2, 1xN, NxM, N/M up to 164$184+
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Broad Spectral No Gap Optical Switches – Fiber-Fiber™
400-2400nm, no signal distortion, 0.2dB loss, 0.5ms rise/fall, fiber core size 3 to 1000mm
70 dB on/off isolation, vibration insensitive, low cost
1x1, 1x2, 1xN, NxM, N/M up to 250$336+
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Ultra-High-Speed Fiber Optical Switches – NanoSpeed™
10-100 ns rise/fall, up to 1MHz repetition, 1dB loss, up to 50dB on/off,
mill/space qualified high reliability, vibration insensitive, up to 10W
1x1, 1x2, 1xN, NxM, N/M up to 16$1081+
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High-Speed Fiber Optical Switches – CrystaLatch™
<10µs rise/fall, kHz repetition, latching, mill/space qualified high reliability
10W optical power handling, vibration insensitive
1x1, 1x2, 1xN, NxM, N/M up to 16$312+
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Mechanical Fiber Optical Switches – LightBend™
5ms rise/fall, low cost, bypass protection
30W optical power handling
1x1, 1x2, 1xN, NxM, N/M up to 16$51+
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Ultrafast Fiber Optical Shutter/Switch
<1ns Rise/Fail, MHz Repetition Rate
$2038+
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Optical Switch Modules/Kits – Switch Integrated with a Driver
Easy to use or OEM integration.
Pushbutton/TTL/USB/RS232, Custom Interface$854+
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Switch Drivers
USB, RS232, TTL, Pushbutton, and power supply included
$458+ -
DC Power Supplies
$89+