The DiCon PM-1X8-9-13/16-FC/APC is a polarization-maintaining 1×8 fiber optic switch module designed for optical testing, component characterization, and signal routing in demanding applications. This plug-in module terminates in FC/APC connectors and operates across two distinct wavelength windows, making it suitable for O-band and C-band systems. Polarization state preservation is maintained throughout the optical path, a critical requirement for coherent communications, sensor interrogation, and precision optical measurements.
## Technical Specifications
• Switch Configuration: Simplex 1×8
• Optical Interface: FC/APC
• Fiber Type: Singlemode 9/125 µm (Corning Panda PM 1300)
• Wavelength Range: 1290–1360 nm and 1530–1610 nm
• Insertion Loss: 0.6 dB typical, 1.0 dB maximum
• Extinction Ratio: 18 dB minimum
• Switching Speed: 300 ms + 16 ms per channel maximum
• Mechanical Durability: 10 million cycles minimum
## Key Features
• Polarization-maintaining architecture preserves signal polarization across all channels
• Low insertion loss enables high-fidelity signal transmission with minimal attenuation
• High extinction ratio ensures clean channel isolation and cross-talk suppression
• Dual-band operation covers O-band (1290–1360 nm) and C-band (1530–1610 nm) wavelengths
• Plug-in form factor integrates directly into modular chassis systems
• FC/APC connectors provide angled polished interface geometry
## Typical Applications
• Optical component testing and characterization
• Sensor system multiplexing and signal routing
• Network protection and fault locating
• Optical signal routing in test and measurement setups
• Remote fault detection systems
## Compatibility & Integration
This module plugs directly into the DiCon GP700M Modular Mainframe and other compatible GP700 series chassis. Multiple modules can be installed within a single frame to create customized optical test configurations without requiring external switching infrastructure.
