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Omron is introducing new versions of its Multiplexer/ Demultiplexer devices for metro edge, storage and access networks, including applications in CWDM systems, GbE (LX4 Transceivers/transponders), Passive Optical Networks (B, E, G-PON). The company’s innovative range of fibre-optic switching components will also be on display.

New CWDM Muxes

Omron is adding a 4 channel LX4, and an 8 channel ITU-T version alongside the existing standard 4 channel model P1X4A, claimed by the company to be the smallest passive CWDM Mux/Demux solutions in the world. In addition, new 5 and 9 channel devices will address the need for 4+1 and 8+1 configurations in applications requiring an “express� channel.

The P1X series is based on Omron’s highly successful Precision Arrayed and Combined Solutions (PACS) architecture. The use of a Micro Lens Array (MLA) and thin-film filters very precisely mounted in a glass block assembly, working in conjunction with an integral mirror, ensures low insertion loss, good channel uniformity and respectable cross talk performance. Using a proprietary small component count structure, the PIX series achieves an exceptionally ultra-compact form factor of L 14.5 x W 7.2 x H 4.7 mm.

New fibre-optic switches

Also on display will be Omron’s recently announced “Bâ€? version 1×2, 2×2 and 1×8 single mode optical switches. The P1S12-B, P1S22-B and P1S18-B switches offer reduced insertion loss and higher repeatability meeting the needs of demanding applications such as OXC, OADM, ring protect (restoration), signal monitoring, routing and testing in transmission and metro access networks.

The P1S12-B and P1S22-B models are compact (W 12.6 x L 31.6 x H 8.4 mm) featuring a space-saving design achieved by micro optic “VW� mirrored prisms.

The P1S18-B is the smallest of its type (W 16 x L 63.5 x H 8.5 mm) developed around an all-new purpose-made polarised magnetic linear actuator assembly, consisting of a specially developed sensor and latch mechanism coupled to a prism. This enables the switch to offer a true bi-directional function and accurately set and maintain a latched condition regardless of axis or inclination.