The Ando AQ8201-414 is a 1×4 optical switch module that serves as a plug-in component within the Ando AQ8200 Series Optical Test and Measurement System. It routes a single optical input to one of four selectable outputs, occupying one slot within a compatible AQ8200 Series mainframe. The module integrates into a modular architecture designed for DWDM component characterization and optical system validation.
## Technical Specifications
• **Switch Configuration:** 1 input, 4 outputs (1×4)
• **Module Form Factor:** Single-slot plug-in design for AQ8200 Series mainframes
• **System Capacity:** Mainframes accommodate up to 10 modules per unit; multiple frames may be interconnected to control up to 40 modules in a single system
## Key Features
• Operates as part of a comprehensive modular platform supporting light sources, optical attenuators, optical power meters, optical switches, and optical couplers
• LabVIEW driver support enables programmatic control and integration into automated test environments
• Manual operation via mainframe-mounted rotary knobs and control switches
• Compatible mainframes feature 19-inch rack-mount form factor and 6.5-inch TFT color LCD display for real-time system monitoring and control
## Typical Applications
• DWDM component specification evaluation, including MUX/DEMUX, AWG, and EDFA characterization
• Optical component and system research, development, and production testing
• Multi-wavelength optical signal routing and test configuration flexibility
## Compatibility & Integration
The AQ8201-414 is compatible with the AQ8202-01 System Controller, AQ8203 Halfsize Frame, and AQ8204 Frame Controller. It functions as a component within the larger AQ8200 optical test system and requires a compatible mainframe for operation. System control is available through both LabVIEW drivers for automated applications and manual interfaces on the mainframe hardware.
