POLATIS® SERIES 6000 ULTRA Q
SINGLE MODE ULTRA-LOW LOSS 16X16 SWITCH FOR QUANTUM APPLICATIONS

The POLATIS® Series 6000 Ultra Q optical circuit switch is a compact, high-performance fully non-blocking all-optical matrix switch (photonic cross-connect) with 16 input and 16 output ports. Further refinement of the POLATIS DirectLight™ switch optics plus use of ultra-low loss connectors designed specifically for quantum applications offers researchers and optical network operators the lowest insertion loss available on the market from optical circuit switches.

• Enhanced optics for exceptionally low insertion loss (typical IL is 0.35dB) and return loss (>50dB).
• Superior connection stability and fast switching times - ideal for quantum test applications.
• Phase-matched optical paths through switch to within +/- 0.5 ns latency for any connection, supporting rapid exchange and verification of quantum keys.
• QuPC (LC/APC) ultra-low loss connectors – matching patch cords available from third parties and recommended for optimum optical performance.
• POLATIS full network interface capability - SDN-enabled with NETCONF and RESTCONF control interfaces plus Web GUI and command line interfaces (TL1, SCPI).
• POLATIS patented DirectLight™ beam-steering technology holds dark fiber connections so pathways can be pre-provisioned.
• Agnostic to signal format and transparent to transmission speeds.
• Supports bi-directional optics.
• Dual redundant hot-swap power supplies and network interface cards for added reliability.