KanesBridge Technology

Optical Switches

Fiber optical switches are crucial components in optical networks, allowing for flexible management of optical signals. They enable signal routing, wavelength switching, and network protection with high precision.

Basic Types of Fiber Optical Switches:

• Mechanical Optical Switches: Ideal for traditional switching needs with proven reliability. These switches use moving optical fibers, prisms, and reflectors to manage light paths.
  • Advantages: Low insertion loss (<1dB), high isolation (>45dB), and wavelength-independent.
  • Limitations: Larger size, slower switching times (milliseconds), and potential issues with mechanical durability.
• MEMS (Micro-electro-mechanical System) Optical Switches: Cutting-edge technology combining micro-optics and semiconductor processing. MEMS switches use tiny movable mirrors controlled by electrostatic or electromagnetic forces.
  • Advantages: Compact size, fast switching times (microseconds), and high integration.
  • Limitations: May have higher initial costs.

KanesBridge Offers:

• Mechanical Optical Switches: 1×1, 1×2, 2×2, 2x2B, 1xN, D1x2, D2x2, D2x2B
• MEMS Switches: 1xN

Applications:

• Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) systems
• Optical Time Division Multiplexing (OTDM) systems
• Optical Cross-connect (OXC) systems
• Network protection and monitoring
• Optical add/drop multiplexing
• Optical testing and sensing

Choose KanesBridge for reliable, high-performance fiber optic switches to meet your network demands.