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
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| 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) | Vibration Insensitive |
| 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
MxN matrix, all fiber types, up to 320 ports, ms to ns switching
Ethernet, USB, RS232, TTL, Touch Screen, user friendly graphical interface control, quantum, networks, sensor, security, auto-test
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MEMS Fiber Optical Switches – Micro Mirror
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/Low Loss/Vibration Insensitive Optical Switches – Fiber-Fiber™
Direct fiber coupling without gap, 400-2400nm, no distortion, 0.2dB loss, 0.5ms rise/fall, fiber core size 3 to 1000mm, 70 dB on/off isolation, low cost
1x1, 1x2, 1xN, NxM, N/M up to 250$336+
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Ultra-High-Speed (10-100 ns) 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 10µs 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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Opto-Mechanical Fiber 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/Switches – Semiconductor
<1ns Rise/Fall, 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
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DC Power Supplies
$89+