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Optical Switch (Model 4400) |
The 4400 is a compact and robust photonic switch with ultra-low insertion loss. The 1xN switch has loss of <0.5 dB, loss repeatability of <0.005, and PDL of <0.02dB typical. The NxN Matrix switch has loss of <0.3 dB, loss repeatability of <0.05 dB, and PDL of <0.05 dB.
The Matrix switches are based on a scalable 3D architecture and utilize Optical Beam Steering. This ensures that the optical loss is uniform across all paths between ports.
There is no intervening device in the optical path, which minimizes loss, loss variation and PDL. There are no splitters in the optical path (alternative technologies have these PDL and insertion loss inducing splitters to provide feedback for the beam steering). Our unique beam steering technology avoids these added error sources.
The dBm Optics switch is available now in configurations from 8x8 to 16x16 ports, with port counts up to 256 ports under development. The fully configurable and bi-directional nature of the architecture allows the user to configure a 16x16 as 16 inputs, 16 outputs, or 1 input and 30 outputs, or any other combination of inputs and outputs.
Using alternative mechanical technology, we can configure this switch for 1xn switching, up to 1x32. Call the factory for more information on this low-loss, low-PDL mechanical switching configuration.
Our technology provides a dependable long-term solution to optical switching applications. Longevity tests have shown that MASS-based optical switches have successfully completed more than 2 billion switch cycles without failure.
The Matrix version of the dBm Optics switch is based on key technology developed by Polatis, Ltd. dBm and Polatis have had an ongoing relationship for some time. The combination of the no-tap beam steering technology, and the dBm instrumentation technology have yielded the top performing matrix switch on the market.
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