Space-based Optical Switches

Optical switches aren't just for fiber networks here on earth.  There's an increasing need for reliable, high quality optical switching for next generation satellite communications as well. 

Increasing data rates and more robust imaging technologies are placing greater bandwidth demands on not only satellite downlink speeds, but on internal satellite component communications as well.  That's why Polatis is already working with government research labs and satellite makers to design and implement the next generation of satellites - and their communications fabric. Polatis switches already support 40 and 100G speeds, and in very small form factors, can deliver fast, low loss optical communications.

In space, spares aren't available, so speed isn't the only criteria in satellite design.  Components - like optical switches - must be ultra reliable and able to stand up to the temperature extremes of space.  Polatis was chosen to participate in the next generation satellite effort because Polatis switches have a proven history of reliability and temperature insensitivity - and the ability to perform in tough physical environments. 

Polatis switches have already delivered reliable optical communications for government and defense applications on land.  Soon, Polatis switches will be in orbit as well.

Want to find out more?  Contact us at:

• 978-327-5080  telephone
• info@polatis.com  email
• http://www.polatis.com/