The Newport PTS-FOSW 1×8 Fiber Optic Switch Module routes a single input optical signal to one of eight selectable output fibers. This optically passive, bi-directional device is transparent to bit rates and data formats, making it ideal for automated fiber optic testing, sensor systems, and optical network configurations. The module supports multi-port component testing using a single light source and optical meter, selective component bypassing, and PC-controlled automation for long-term burn-in and environmental test sequences.
Technical Specifications
Port Configuration
• 1 input, 8 outputs
• Insertion Loss: 0.6 dB typical, 1.0 dB maximum
• Isolation/Crosstalk: −80 dB
• Back Reflection: −55 dB (singlemode), −20 dB (multimode)
• Switching Cycles: >10 million
Fiber Type & Wavelength Range
• Single-mode (SMF): 9/125 µm, 1270–1630 nm (IS type)
• Multimode (MMF): 62.5/125 µm, 1270–1630 nm (IM type) or 750–940 nm (SM type)
Connector Options
• ST/PC, FC/PC, FC/APC, SC/PC, SC/APC
• Availability varies by fiber type; APC connectors unavailable for multimode configurations
– Key Features
• Fast switching with high repeatability
• Low polarization-dependent loss (PDL)
• Optically passive and bi-directional design
• Data-format transparent across all supported bit rates
• Remote PC control for automated test sequences
• Enables selective component and instrument bypassing
– Typical Applications
• Multi-port fiber optic device and component testing
• Automated test system control and long-term monitoring
• Environmental stress testing with remote sequencing
• Optical sensor network configuration and switching
• Single light source routing to multiple test points
– Compatibility & Integration
Multiple fiber types and connector styles accommodate diverse infrastructure requirements. Singlemode and multimode configurations support wavelength ranges from 750 nm to 1630 nm. PC-based remote control enables integration into automated test platforms and environmental chambers.
