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40-855-012
Pickering 40-855-012, 2 Channels, MEMS Based, Fiber Optic Multiplexer Module
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Andrew Gar**** Verified Buyer
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March 2025
Said Sai**** Verified Buyer
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Pickering 40-855-012 Fiber Optic Multiplexer Module
The Pickering 40-855-012 is a two channel MEMS based fiber optic multiplexer that is designed for precise optical signal routing in industrial automation systems. It provides high stability within demanding environments and ensures dependable operation for long duration test applications. This module integrates FC APC single mode connectors that support wavelengths from 1240 nm to 1640 nm with minimal insertion loss and it delivers controlled switching performance through micro mechanical mirrors that achieve consistent optical alignment under continuous operational loads to enhance measurement reliability across industrial testing workflows.
The 40-855-012 optical module operates as a 3U PXI module that fits into standard PXI and CompactPCI chassis for integration with automation platforms. It uses a 33 MHz, 32-bit PXI backplane interface that supports efficient control signaling. Its design avoids trigger bus features and focuses on stable optical switching in controlled environments. This unit maintains strict power requirements through a 5 V supply that typically draws 220 mA during operation. This controlled consumption supports predictable loading within shared instrumentation systems that manage complex test architectures reliably. The optical path of the Pickering 40-855-012 is built around precision aligned single mode fibers that ensure minimal performance drift across temperature variations. Its internal SM 9125 fiber structure supports stable propagation characteristics for sensitive measurement routines. The module achieves maximum return loss through its FC APC interface which provides secure mating surfaces and its switching mechanism reaches 1 ms activation time for rapid path reconfiguration.
This 40-855-012 module withstands harsh environmental conditions and it includes mechanical robustness with a weight below 0.8 kg that allows simplified installation. These factors support reliable usage in test frameworks that experience continuous operational demands in modern industrial systems. The multiplexer incorporates defined optical control characteristics to enhance integration within modular testing environments. It supports stable routing through precise MEMS mirror positioning which maintains alignment across extensive switching cycles and its architecture manages minimal polarization dependent loss to ensure accurate signal evaluation. This unit delivers high return loss values that protect measurement integrity within sensitive networks and it connects through standard PXI backplane structures that support uniform control across established platforms.
| Model | 40-855-012 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Pickering |
| Part Type | MEMS Based Fiber Optic Multiplexer |
| Wavelength Range | 1240–1640 nm |
| Return Loss | 60 dB minimum |
| Optical Input Power | 300 mW max |
| Maximum Switching Time | 1 ms |
| Cycle Rate | 500 cycles/sec |
| Backplane | FC/APC |
| Crosstalk | –60 dB max |
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