Spectraswitch features

"Control by Light" Fiberoptic Electrical Control System

World’s First Self-Testing Optical Switch/Sensor: Patented (U.S. Patent No. 11,493,695) non-powered technology uses a single fiber-optic cable with continuous light for instant fault detection, enhancing reliability in mission-critical applications like aerospace avionics, defense systems, and industrial automation.

Wavelength Selective Reflective Surfaces (WSRS): First non-powered optical switch/sensor (NPOS) to use WSRS, reflecting specific wavelengths (colors) based on switch position for precise control and sensing, interpreted by an optocontrolling transceiver to control remote electrical devices via transceiver-connected relay.

Customizable Integration: Open and adaptable to specific company needs, enabling tailored applications (e.g., custom switches for avionic position sensors, configurations for smart buildings, switch designs for industrial automation).

Multi-Position Switching: Supports 3-position, 4-position, etc., over one cable (e.g., automotive window up-off-down), enabling versatile control.

Multi-Location Control: Allows 3-way, 4-way switching from multiple points (e.g., hall light, car door locks, marine control panels), ideal for specific industrial, construction, automotive, and marine applications.

Continuous Light Signal: Always-on optical signal ensures reliable self-testing, unlike traditional systems, optimal for mission-critical applications.

Universal Application: Replaces any copper wired remote electrical switch or sensor with a single optical fiber connected optomechanical switch and transceiver combination for aerospace (e.g., avionics), defense (e.g., C4ISR), marine (e.g., ship controls), automotive (e.g., window switches), industrial (e.g., machinery sensors), and construction (e.g., smart building controls).

Optical Switching/Sensing Benefits: Explosion-proof, shock-proof, waterproof, lightning-proof, EMI-proof, and eliminates short circuit risks, ensuring safety and reliability in harsh environments (e.g., marine, industrial, construction).

Prototype-Ready: Three proof-of-concept prototypes (2-position, 3-position, 3-way and self-testing feature) available for demos, showcasing switch and sensor functionality.

Patent-Protected: U.S. Patent No. 11,493,695 (issued November 8, 2022) ensures exclusivity.

Compact Design: Minimal mechanical parts for reliable, micro-switch and sensor applications.

Optical MEMS Capable Sizing: Enables micro-switch/sensor sizes with infrared versions utilizing Optical MEMS: Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems, miniature devices combining mechanical and optical components for high-precision light manipulation), ideal for compact applications.

Flexible Range Options: Supports visible light up to (100m, plastic fiber) or infrared (kilometers, glass fiber) for diverse applications.