PXI Optical Switching

Higher performance and longer operational life

  • 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

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.

PXI Optical Switching | Pickering Interfaces
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Switch Type
Banks
Channels
Connector Type
Function
Mode
Price

40-852A-518-M50

PXI/PXIe MEMS Optical MUX, 8-Channel, Multi-Mode, 50/125 Fiber, ST Connectors

8-Channel Fiber Optic Multiplexer in PXI or PXIe format using high performance MEMS switching technology

Switch Type
MEMS
Banks
1
Channels
8
Connector Type
ST Fiber Optic
Function
Mux
Mode
Multi
Product Type
Fibre Optic Switching
Platform
PXI/PXIe
$16,001

40-852A-518-M62.5

PXI/PXIe MEMS Optical MUX, 8-Channel, Multi-Mode, 62.5/125 Fiber, ST Connectors

8-Channel Fiber Optic Multiplexer in PXI or PXIe format using high performance MEMS switching technology

Switch Type
MEMS
Banks
1
Channels
8
Connector Type
ST Fiber Optic
Function
Mux
Mode
Multi
Product Type
Fibre Optic Switching
Platform
PXI/PXIe
$16,001

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Switch Type

EMR - Electro-Mechanical Relay, cost-effective, medium power switching. Reed - reed relays, excellent low-level switching, fast, long life. Solid-State - very fast, indefinite life, high power switching, but high leakage and insertion loss.

Banks

The number of independent switch topologies on a single module.

Channels

The number of discrete channels in a single topology.

Function

Required switch topology.

Mode

Single-mode or multi-mode depending on the diameter of the fiber used.

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