Request Infopiezosystem jena GmbHFiber optic switches are available from piezosystem jena GmbH for optical measurement, transmission technology and spectroscopy applications. The F-SM19 has one input channel and can be switched to nine channels of output. The F-SM16 has one to six channels, while the F-SM14 model has one to four channels. The devices feature piezoelectric actuators for switching times of less than 3 ms, with insertion losses below 2 dB. The switches can connect multiple radiation sources to a single target and are available for standard fibers up to 200 µm in diameter.See full productRelated content from Photonics MediaPRODUCTSPromoted Content November 2022 IssueSpecialty Fiber Fused Silica PreformsOptical fibers are among the hidden champions of our time. 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