Working principle and application fields of 24-port fiber optic switch

 24-port fiber optic switch is an optical switch with multiple ports (24 ports). It is usually used in applications that require switching between multiple fiber paths. Its working principle and application fields are as follows:

Working principle:
Optical signal switching: The main function of a 24-port fiber optic switch is to switch the input optical signal from one port to another through mechanical or MEMS technology to ensure that the optical signal can be transmitted through different channels. Each port can be connected to a different optical fiber device or network path.

Switching method:

●MEMS technology: An optical switch based on microelectromechanical system (MEMS) technology uses tiny mirrors or optical elements to control the transmission path of light. MEMS switches have the characteristics of fast response and low loss, and are suitable for high-speed data transmission.

●Mechanical switch: A mechanical switch driven by a motor or stepper motor can realize the switching of optical signals between multiple ports. It is characterized by strong stability but slow response speed.
●Control method: The working state of the optical switch is usually set by an external control system, such as selecting the port to be connected. Modern optical switches can also be remotely controlled and monitored by software.

Application areas:

● Fiber optic communication system: 24-port fiber optic switches can be used in large-scale fiber optic communication networks for optical path switching, fault protection and traffic management. It is especially suitable for scenarios that require dynamic configuration and flexible adjustment of network connections.
● Data Center: In data centers, fiber optic switches are used for automated network management to support large-scale data transmission and routing. Through optical switches, data centers can achieve rapid switching of optical fibers and improve network efficiency and reliability.
● Optical testing and experiments: 24-port fiber optic switches are widely used in optical testing equipment and laboratories for switching, path selection and signal strength testing of optical signals. It helps to test the performance of different fiber optic components and ensure the efficiency of the testing process.
● Optical network protection: In fiber optic networks, 24-port fiber optic switches can be used to implement optical link protection and automatically switch to backup paths to ensure network reliability and uninterrupted operation.
● Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) System: In WDM systems, by using multi-port optical switches, switching of signals of different wavelengths can be achieved to meet applications with high bandwidth requirements and increase the flexibility and scalability of the network.
●Broadcasting and video transmission: In the broadcasting industry, 24-port fiber optic switches can be used for routing and switching video signals. By switching different signal paths, it can support the switching and broadcasting needs of multiple signal sources.

This fiber optic switch can greatly improve the manageability and fault recovery capabilities of the network, and is suitable for various high-end applications that require multi-channel optical signal routing.

xionghua Photeelectric provides a variety of fiber types: polarization-maintaining, single-mode, multi-mode.

Conventional wavelengths: 532nm, 780nm, 850nm, 980, 1260nm, 1310nm, 1550nm, 1650nm, 2000nm.

Conventional connectors: FP: FC/PC ,FA: FC/APC,SP: SC/PC,SA: SC/APC,LP: LC/PC,LA: LC/APC

Multi-port optical switches: 1X2, 2X2, 1X4, 4X4, 1X8, 8X8, 1X16,16X16, 1X24, 24X24,1X32, 32X32,1X48, 1X64, 1X128…and more channels support customization.