Optical Switch withstands over 200 G shock load.
Press Release Summary:
Suited for systems requiring intermediate switching speeds for reconfiguration, re-routing, and route protection, Refractive Plate Multimode Optical Switch passes impact testing with 200 G, 8 ms, half-sine pulse with no discontinuities in On or Off states. Pivoting glass plate that is almost perfectly balanced provides high shock performance. Design allows for scaleable channel growth in multimode applications that require rugged optical switch.
Original Press Release:
Tyco Electronics Offers New Refractive Plate Multimode Optical Switch Capable of Withstanding >200Gs of Shock
Harrisburg, PA, March 24, 2003 - For systems requiring intermediate switching speeds for reconfiguration, re-routing, and route protection, optomechanical fiber optic switches can offer the right mix of cost and reliability. Tyco Electronics' new Refractive Plate Optical Switch recently passed the Navy's Barge test (MIL-S-901D), and has also passed impact testing with a 200 G, 8 ms, half-sine pulse with no discontinuities in either the ON or OFF states.
The key to the shock performance of this switch is a patented, pivoting glass plate that is almost perfectly balanced. This design gives excellent performance and scaleable channel growth in multimode applications that require a rugged optical switch.
For further information on this and other Tyco Electronics' fiber optic products, visit our website at: www.tycoelectronics.com or contact Tyco Electronics' Technical Support Center at 800-522-6752.
About Tyco Electronics
Tyco Electronics is one of the major business units of Tyco International Ltd. Tyco Electronics is the world's largest passive electronic components manufacturer; a world leader in cutting-edge wireless, active fiber optic and complete power systems technologies; and is also rapidly developing extensive networking and building technology installation services. Tyco Electronics provides advanced technology products from over forty well-known and respected brands, including Agastat, Alcoswitch, AMP, AMP NETCONNECT, Buchanan, CII, CoEv, Critchley, Elcon, Elo TouchSystems, LDI, M/A-COM, Madison Cable, OEG, OneSource Building Technologies, Potter & Brumfield, Raychem, Schrack, Simel and TDI Batteries.
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