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The top choice in defense and government communications applications
Polatis has developed a history of satisfied customers in the defense and government sectors. Originally designed for military applications, the Polatis products are built upon a solid foundation of robust beam-steering technology, avoiding many of the challenges faced by other switch technologies. Hermetic sealing of the optics ensures longevity and uncompromised performance over the lifetime of the product. Proven in the field, the Polatis platform has been used in a variety of defense applications, including some of those listed below.
All-optical switching is an excellent alternative to traditional copper-based communications, providing a universal interface for virtually all communications formats, and at line rates from DC to 40 Gb/s and beyond. Avoiding regeneration through electronics ensures the signal stays secure.
Why is a Polatis product the preferred choice?
- Unparalleled performance: the lowest insertion loss and minimal overall signal impairment of any non-blocking matrix switch in its class.
- Compact footprint: small system and module footprint for physically constrained applications
- Low power consumption
- Maximum flexibility: the widest number of configurations and features of any switching platform, including single mode, multimode, user-selectable port asymmetry, integrated power meter and VOA functions, and more
- Ultra-stable signal: zero modulation on signal pass-through, unlike MEMS switches that use optical feedback
- Totally secure: zero optical tap means no opportunity for signal intrusion, unlike MEMS switches that must tap optical power for switching control
- Extended operating range and hermetically sealed optics for demanding applications
Choose from a number of standard product formats or contact our Custom Solutions Group to discuss your requirements:
Rack
mount systems
Optical
switch modules
Custom
card-mount products: series of standard and fully custom card-mounted
optical switch systems
Other
switch products are available for unique applications — contact
the Custom Solutions Group
Optical switching in Government and Defense applications
- RF Fiber Switching: flexible routing of RF signals from multiple remote antennas, preserving high signal to noise ratios
- Secure Networks: provide controlled access to optical-layer switching at remote nodes through switches with secured access
- Shipboard communications: fiber optic communication links, with redundant path failover
- Real time video signal routing: routing of high bandwidth secure video links
- Intrusion Detection & Monitoring: access device for switching in optical and packet monitoring equipment, and locating fault/intrusion points
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