PXI Optical Switching
- Comprehensive Range of Optical Multiplexers and Insert/Bypass Switches
- MEMS Switching Technology offers High Reliability and Fast Operating Speed
- Single and Multi-mode Versions
- FC/APC, FC/PC, SC/PC, MU (mini SC) or LC Connector (Single-mode Versions)
- SC or ST Connectors (Multi-mode Versions)
- Kernel, VISA and IVI Support For PXI Environments & Kernel and IVI Support For LXI Environments
Higher performance and longer operational life
Pickering's range of PXI optical switching modules include high performance multiplexers and insert/bypass switches. MEMS (Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems) switch technology offers higher performance and longer operational life compared to conventional prism based optical switching
We can offer most optical connectors in both single-mode and multi-mode. If the combination of fibre and connector you require
does not appear in the list below, please contact your local sales office for a quote.
We stand behind our products with a three-year warranty.
The tables below will help you to choose the appropriate module for your application.
OPTICAL 2 X 2 INSERT / BYPASS SWITCH | |||||||
Type | Fibre Type | Wavelength | Mode | Banks | Connector | PXI Slots | Part No. |
2 Channel | SM 9/125 | 1240 to 1640nm | Single Mode | 1 | FC/APC | 1 | 40-860-012 |
2 | 2 | 40-860-022 | |||||
1 | FC/PC | 1 | 40-860-112 | ||||
2 | 2 | 40-860-122 | |||||
1 | SC/PC | 2 | 40-860-212 | ||||
2 | 40-860-222 | ||||||
1 | MU (mini SC) | 1 | 40-860-312 | ||||
2 | 40-860-322 | ||||||
3 | 2 | 40-860-332 | |||||
4 | 40-860-342 | ||||||
1 | LC | 1 | 40-860-412 | ||||
2 | 40-860-422 | ||||||
3 | 2 | 40-860-432 | |||||
4 | 40-860-442 | ||||||
MM 62.5/125 | 700 to 1700nm | Multi-Mode | 1 | SC | 1 | 40-860-212-M | |
2 | 2 | 40-860-222-M | |||||
1 | ST | 1 | 40-860-512-M | ||||
2 | 2 | 40-860-522-M |
OPTICAL MULTIPLEXERS | |||||||
Type | Fibre Type | Wavelength | Mode | Banks | Connector | PXI Slots | Part No. |
2 Channel | SM 9/125 | 1240 to 1640nm | Single Mode | 1 | FC/APC | 1 | 40-855-012 |
2 | 2 | 40-855-022 | |||||
1 | FC/PC | 1 | 40-855-112 | ||||
2 | 2 | 40-855-122 | |||||
1 | SC/PC | 1 | 40-855-212 | ||||
2 | 2 | 40-855-222 | |||||
1 | MU (mini SC) | 1 | 40-855-312 | ||||
2 | 40-855-322 | ||||||
3 | 40-855-332 | ||||||
4 | 40-855-342 | ||||||
1 | LC | 1 | 40-855-412 | ||||
2 | 40-855-422 | ||||||
3 | 40-855-432 | ||||||
4 | 40-855-442 | ||||||
MM 62.5/125 | 700 to 1700nm | Multi-Mode | 1 | SC | 1 | 40-855-212-M | |
2 | 2 | 40-855-222-M | |||||
1 | ST | 1 | 40-855-512-M | ||||
2 | 2 | 40-855-522-M | |||||
4 Channel | SM 9/125 | 1240 to 1640nm | Single Mode | 1 | FC/APC | 1 | 40-850-014 |
FC/PC | 40-850-114 | ||||||
SC/PC | 1 | 40-850-214 | |||||
MU (mini SC) | 1 | 40-850-314 | |||||
LC | 40-850-414 | ||||||
MM 62.5/125 | 700 to 1700nm | Multi-Mode | SC | 1 | 40-850-214-M | ||
ST | 40-850-514-M | ||||||
8 Channel | SM 9/125 | 1240 to 1640nm | Single Mode | 1 | FC/APC | 2 | 40-852-018 |
FC/PC | 40-852-118 | ||||||
SC/PC | 2 | 40-852-218 | |||||
MU (mini SC) | 2 | 40-852-318 | |||||
LC | 40-852-418 | ||||||
MM 62.5/125 | 700 to 1700nm | Multi-Mode | SC | 2 | 40-852-218-M | ||
ST | 40-852-518-M |