The Dicon VX700 is a 1×12 fiber optic switch that routes a single input optical signal to any of twelve output fibers. It is designed for telecommunications and photonics testing and measurement applications where dynamic signal routing is required.
## Technical Specifications
**Switching Configuration:** 1 input to 12 outputs
**Insertion Loss:** Typical 0.6 dB; maximum 1.0 dB (without connectors)
**Back-Reflection:** Typical −60 dB (singlemode); typical −55 dB (multimode)
**Repeatability:** Sequential repeatability ±0.02 dB maximum
**Polarization Dependent Loss (PDL):** 0.05 dB maximum (singlemode)
**Cross-Talk:** −80 dB maximum
**Extinction Ratio:** 18 dB minimum
**Switching Time:** 300 ms + 16 ms per channel maximum
**Optical Power Handling:** 300 mW maximum
**Operating Temperature:** 0°C to +50°C
**Storage Temperature:** −20°C to +70°C
**Humidity:** 90% RH at 40°C for 5 days maximum
**Durability:** Minimum 10 million cycles
**Power Requirements:** ±12 VDC ±5%; maximum current draw 300 mA
## Key Features
• Single-input, twelve-output architecture for flexible optical routing
• Low insertion loss and back-reflection across singlemode and multimode configurations
• Minimal polarization-dependent loss ensures signal fidelity
• High durability rating supports extended field deployment
• Compact form factor integrates into existing test benches and automated systems
## Typical Applications
• Optical signal routing in telecommunications test setups
• Photonics research and development environments
• Multi-channel optical measurement systems
• Automated wavelength or channel selection in test automation
## Compatibility & Integration
Fiber compatibility options include SMF-28, Flexcor 1060, and polarization-maintaining Panda fiber types. Connector configurations are customizable based on test system requirements. Standard ±12 VDC power input integrates with laboratory and rack-mount power supplies.
