{"product_id":"thorlabs-osw12-1310-sm-e-optical-mems-switch","title":"Thorlabs OSW12-1310-SM-E Optical MEMS Switch","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17lc1ru\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"724\"\u003eThe Thorlabs OSW12-1310-SM-E Optical MEMS Switch is used in fiber optic communication and photonics systems to route optical signals between two single-mode fiber paths using MEMS switching technology with low insertion loss and high reliability. Commonly installed in optical \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/networking-communication\"\u003ecommunication\u003c\/a\u003e networks, fiber optic test systems, telecommunications laboratories, photonics research facilities, and OEM optical instrumentation operating in the 1280–1625 nm wavelength range. Optical engineers, laboratory technicians, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/hmi-operator-interfaces\"\u003esystem integrators\u003c\/a\u003e use this MEMS \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/switches-circuit-protection\"\u003eswitch\u003c\/a\u003e for optical signal routing, network redundancy, automated testing, and replacement of fiber switching modules. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5ms9th\" data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"743\"\u003eApplications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003eThe Thorlabs OSW12-1310-SM-E provides fast, bidirectional switching of single-mode optical signals using a non-latching MEMS mechanism. It is designed for automated optical path selection, fiber network protection, optical measurement systems, telecommunications equipment, wavelength routing, and laboratory automation where low optical loss, high repeatability, and long operational life are required. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5hg6bl\" data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"2297\"\u003e• Brand: Thorlabs\u003cbr data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003e• Part Number: OSW12-1310-SM-E\u003cbr data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003e• Product Type: 1 × 2 Optical MEMS Switch\u003cbr data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003e• Switching Technology: MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical System)\u003cbr data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003e• Fiber Type: Corning SMF-28E Single-Mode Fiber\u003cbr data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003e• Operating Wavelength: 1280–1625 nm\u003cbr data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003e• Maximum Optical Power: 300 mW\u003cbr data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e• Switching Configuration: 1 × 2, Bidirectional\u003cbr data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003e• Switching Speed: 0.5 ms Typical, 1 ms Maximum\u003cbr data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003e• Insertion Loss: 0.7 dB Typical, 1.5 dB Maximum\u003cbr data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003e• Polarization Dependent Loss: 0.02 dB Typical, 0.05 dB Maximum\u003cbr data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003e• Crosstalk: 75 dB Typical, 60 dB Maximum\u003cbr data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003e• Back Reflection: 55 dB Typical, 50 dB Maximum\u003cbr data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003e• Operating Voltage: 5 VDC (4.75–5.25 VDC), 300 mA\u003cbr data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003e• Control Interface: USB 2.0, TTL Input, Onboard Push Button\u003cbr data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003e• Operation: Non-Latching\u003cbr data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003e• Lifetime: Proven up to 10⁹ Switching Cycles\u003cbr data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003e• Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003e• Storage Temperature: -40 °C to +70 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003e• Typical Applications: Fiber Optic Communications, Optical Test Equipment, Network Protection, Photonics Research, Automated Optical Switching, and OEM Instrumentation. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1cz0398\" data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2323\"\u003eCommon Replacements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2443\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e• Thorlabs OSW12-1310-SM\u003cbr data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2352\"\u003e• Thorlabs OSW22-1310-SM-E\u003cbr data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2381\"\u003e• Thorlabs OSW22-1310-SM\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thorlabs","offers":[{"title":"Used Surplus - Excellent Condition","offer_id":51714021523758,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/0818\/1038\/files\/Ebay_website_image_926f9743-202a-4d47-be1d-5aedf7e7305a.jpg?v=1770414023","url":"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/products\/thorlabs-osw12-1310-sm-e-optical-mems-switch","provider":"PLG Automation ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}