The Dicon PM-1×16-8/13-62-FC is a polarization-maintaining fiber optic switch that routes a single input signal to any of sixteen selectable output ports. Designed for applications requiring strict polarization state preservation, this 1×16 single-mode switch operates at 1310nm and 1550nm wavelengths and terminates with FC connectors for secure optical interconnection.
## Technical Specifications
• **Configuration:** 1×16 single-mode switch matrix
• **Wavelength Support:** 1310nm and 1550nm
• **Connector Type:** FC
• **Polarization Maintenance:** Integrated throughout signal path
## Key Features
• Single input, sixteen output ports for flexible optical routing
• Dual-wavelength operation spanning C- and L-bands
• FC connector interface ensures reliable, repeatable mating
• Polarization-maintaining fiber preserves signal state through switching
## Typical Applications
• **Optical Communication Systems:** Signal routing in networks where polarization integrity is critical to system performance
• **Fiber Optic Sensing:** Interferometric and polarimetric sensor systems requiring stable, controlled light polarization
• **Photonic Research and Testing:** Laboratory environments for polarization-dependent experiments, component characterization, and integrated photonic circuit validation
## Compatibility & Integration
The FC connector standard enables direct integration with polarization-maintaining patch cables, amplifiers, and test instruments. Operation across 1310nm and 1550nm allows deployment in both legacy and modern optical communication networks.
