Dicon VX700

The Dicon VX700 is a 1×12 fiber optic switch that routes a single input optical signal to any of twelve output fibers. It is designed for telecommunications and photonics testing and measurement applications where dynamic signal routing is required.

## Technical Specifications

**Switching Configuration:** 1 input to 12 outputs

**Insertion Loss:** Typical 0.6 dB; maximum 1.0 dB (without connectors)

**Back-Reflection:** Typical −60 dB (singlemode); typical −55 dB (multimode)

**Repeatability:** Sequential repeatability ±0.02 dB maximum

**Polarization Dependent Loss (PDL):** 0.05 dB maximum (singlemode)

**Cross-Talk:** −80 dB maximum

**Extinction Ratio:** 18 dB minimum

**Switching Time:** 300 ms + 16 ms per channel maximum

**Optical Power Handling:** 300 mW maximum

**Operating Temperature:** 0°C to +50°C

**Storage Temperature:** −20°C to +70°C

**Humidity:** 90% RH at 40°C for 5 days maximum

**Durability:** Minimum 10 million cycles

**Power Requirements:** ±12 VDC ±5%; maximum current draw 300 mA

## Key Features

• Single-input, twelve-output architecture for flexible optical routing
• Low insertion loss and back-reflection across singlemode and multimode configurations
• Minimal polarization-dependent loss ensures signal fidelity
• High durability rating supports extended field deployment
• Compact form factor integrates into existing test benches and automated systems

## Typical Applications

• Optical signal routing in telecommunications test setups
• Photonics research and development environments
• Multi-channel optical measurement systems
• Automated wavelength or channel selection in test automation

## Compatibility & Integration

Fiber compatibility options include SMF-28, Flexcor 1060, and polarization-maintaining Panda fiber types. Connector configurations are customizable based on test system requirements. Standard ±12 VDC power input integrates with laboratory and rack-mount power supplies.