High Performance Optical Switches

Optical networks rely on switching for redundancy, routing, traffic levelling, management, testing and fault handling. BBN International announces the addition of the Agiltron family of optical switches to its existing range of fibre optic solutions. BBN International offers a mixture of technologies to address different needs including: * Opto-mechanical - unique material technology for altering the light path - linear and rotary systems - ultra-low loss and high reliability * Magneto-optical - solid state - fast and ultra-high reliability * Electro-optical - solid state - low loss, ultra-fast, high reliability Optical switches are available for: * Single mode and multi-mode * Latching and non-latching * Polarisation insensitive and polarisation maintaining * Regular and high power * Bypass (multi-pole) * 3-state (A<>B, A<>C & B<>C) * Broadband BBN International supplies this and other Agiltron technology. For more information visit the web site at http://www.bbnint.co.uk/active_devices/optical_switches.asp BBN International Limited was formed in 2005 as a specialist supplier of high performance, quality fibre-optic instruments, components and consumables to the British Isles datacom, telecom, aerospace and sensor markets. As a privately owned company, it selects suppliers, technology and products independently. Press Support More information can be obtained by contacting BBN International directly on 0845 3655061 or visiting the web site at www.bbnint.co.uk.

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