Renesas Electronics Fiber Optics - Switches 2

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Part	RoHS	Manufacturer	Fiber Optic Type	Mounting Feature	Maximum Supply Voltage	Terminal Finish	Maximum Operating Temperature	Minimum Operating Temperature	Switching Speed	Fiber Type	Maximum Optical Input Power	Cross Talk	Body Length/Diameter	Body Width	Sub-Category	Body Height	Nominal Operating Wavelength	Port Config	Minimum Operating Wavelength	Maximum Operating Wavelength	Minimum Return Loss	Optical Life	Maximum Insertion Loss	Additional Features	JESD-609 Code
NL1020		Renesas Electronics	SWITCH	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT			85 Cel	-25 Cel							Fiber Optic Switches		900 nm
NL1000		Renesas Electronics	SWITCH	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT			70 Cel	0 Cel							Fiber Optic Switches		875 nm

Fiber Optics - Switches

Fiber optic switches are electronic devices that are used in fiber optic communication systems to selectively switch optical signals between different channels or paths. They are designed to route optical signals through different paths, allowing for efficient and flexible optical network configurations.

Fiber optic switches use different technologies to switch optical signals, including:

1. Mechanical switches: Mechanical switches use a physical mechanism to physically redirect the optical signal between different fibers or channels.

2. Solid-state switches: Solid-state switches use semiconductor technology to redirect the optical signal between different fibers or channels.

3. Liquid crystal switches: Liquid crystal switches use a liquid crystal material to redirect the optical signal between different fibers or channels.

Fiber optic switches come in different configurations and designs, depending on the application and the required performance. They can be integrated into a fiber optic network or mounted in a separate enclosure, depending on the application and the space available.