Dicon PS-12-4-9-13/15-FC

The Dicon PS-12-4-9-13/15-FC is a two-position switch plug-in module designed for precise optical path control within the DiCon GP700M fiber optic system. This electrically actuated component integrates FC connectors for singlemode and multimode wavelength routing, delivering low insertion loss and excellent repeatability across demanding test, measurement, and routing applications.

## Technical Specifications

**Optical Performance**
• Wavelengths supported: 1310 nm and 1550 nm (singlemode); 800 nm and 1310 nm (multimode)
• Insertion loss: Typical 0.6 dB, maximum 1.0 dB
• Back-reflection: Low
• Repeatability: Excellent

**Interfaces & Connectors**
• Optical connector type: FC
• Form factor: Plug-in module for GP700M mainframe

**Actuation**
• Type: Electrical
• Data rate independent operation

## Key Features

• Two-position switching for optical path selection
• Low insertion loss maintains signal integrity across multimode and singlemode bands
• High repeatability enables consistent, predictable switching performance
• FC connectors provide robust, industry-standard optical termination
• Plug-and-play module architecture integrates directly into GP700M chassis
• Electrical actuation independent of data rates simplifies system integration

## Typical Applications

• Optical signal routing in laboratory test environments
• Fiber optic measurement systems requiring wavelength selection
• Automated optical switching for multimode and singlemode networks
• Research and development systems demanding low-loss optical path control

## Compatibility & Integration

This module operates exclusively within the DiCon GP700M mainframe, which provides the electrical control interface and optical chassis mounting. The plug-in architecture supports integration into broader fiber optic test, measurement, and routing system configurations. FC connectors ensure compatibility with standard optical networks and instrumentation.