The CORALIGN™ Difference
The CORALIGN™ portfolio of fiber optic switches utilizes the moving fiber design
concept to achieve direct fiber to fiber connections.
Available in 1x2, dual 1x2, dual 1x2 custom (with an extra path),
and 2x2 configurations, these singlemode fiber switches achieve their high accuracy
through the use of the patented precision deflection structure that is at the
heart of each switch.
A CORALIGN™ switch physically moves optical fibers to axially align with different
optical fibers. The ability to mass produce a fiber optic switch void of collimating
lenses, mirrors and the need for alignment fixtures is key to delivering competitively
priced, quality switches. Luminos Industries has developed the custom in-house production
equipment that delivers these results.
It should also be noted that, due to their low cost, these switches should be considered
as a viable alternative for those applications traditionally handled by more restrictive
fiber optic couplers.
Low Losses
The simplicity of the direct fiber to fiber connection through an air or oil filled
gap allow CORALIGN™ switches to achieve the lowest insertion losses in the industry.
The low loss version uses indexing matching oil in the gap to achieve a lower insertion
loss. In certain circumstances such as high power applications, oil cannot be used
in the gap and we recommend using the normal loss version with an air gap.
Wavelength Independent
The elimination of any lenses in the moving fiber design mean the CORALIGN™ switch
is wavelength independent and can handle any wavelength compatible with the fiber
used.
High Power Application
Another advantage of the CORALIGN™ moving fiber design is that there is no epoxy
or lenses between fibers, making it suitable for high power applications.
The singlemode switches can be used with powers as high as 20 dBm and the multimode
switches can handle up to 23 dBm.
Custom Dual 1x2 (D12C)
We offer a custom dual 1x2 switch that has an extra path between fibers 2 and 5
in state 1. In some applications, this extra path has no effect and in some cases
can even be used for monitoring. Since this switch has a lower cost than our normal
dual 1x2 (D12N), it may be worth considering if your application can handle the
extra path.
An example of how a device can monitor itself on the secondary path of a D12C in
state 1.