An optical switch is an optical device with one or more optional transmission ports, whose function is to perform mutual conversion or logical operation on optical signals in optical transmission lines or integrated optical circuits.
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Optical switches consist of mechanical, optically mechanical or electronic types. In networks, we often need protection switching to complete or interrupt the optical path. Critical attributes must operate reliably in one location after a long time, and system monitoring and diagnostics typically have these devices.
Types of optical switches According to the differences in manufacturing process and technology, optical switches can be divided into mechanical switches, MEMS (microelectromechanical system) switches and other switches.
Optical switches are a critical component for applications in 1.31–1.55 μm optical communications, networks, and microsystems. They can reduce network costs and increase fiber transmission capacity while distributing optical signals to different users.
Using a mechanical switch requires direct contact to activate the board, while using an optical switch, everything is non-contact (which means it doesn't actually contact).
The optical switch is usually more durable because of less wear.
Optical switch term (Telecommunications) a switch that selectively changes signals between optical fibers or integrated optical paths.