High Speed 1×1 Fiber Optical Quad Stage Switch: 100ns, 60dB On/Off

SKU: NSSC

The NSSC series of NanoSpeed™ electro-optical switches uniquely feature low optical loss and high on-off extinction of 50dB, and high optical power handling. This is achieved by cascading several switches on a PCB board with a cover. Control is 5V TTL via an SMA signal input port, and power is 12V DC (a wall pluggable is accompanied inside the shipping box). The NS fiber-optic switch meets the most demanding reliability requirements for undersea, space, and continuous switching with a longevity of over 25 years. The switch is intrinsically bidirectional and selectable for polarization-independent or polarization-maintain by the fiber type. No optical signal loss occurs during the switching in which optical power is transferred continuously from one port to another (see graph at the end).
The NS series switches respond to a control signal with any arbitrary timing with frequency from DC up to MHz. The switch is usually mounted on a tuned driver prior to shipping. The electrical power consumption is related to the repetition rate at which the switch is operated.