The DiCon GP700-16×16 is a programmable fiber optic matrix switch platform engineered for signal routing and optical component testing. This modular instrument integrates multiple fiber optic switches and accessories within a single chassis, enabling flexible configurations for cable testing, remote fault locating, and optical signal distribution. The 16×16 matrix architecture routes signals through passive switch elements without optical-to-electrical conversion, preserving signal integrity across FDDI, SONET, SDH, ATM, and Fiber Channel networks.
## Technical Specifications
**Optical Performance**
• Insertion Loss: 0.6 dB typical; 2.4 dB maximum (MxN types)
• Back-Reflection: -55 dB maximum (singlemode); -20 dB typical (multimode)
• Cross-talk: -80 dB maximum
• Polarization Dependent Loss: 0.05 dB maximum (singlemode, 1550 nm)
• Repeatability: ±0.04 dB maximum
• Switching Time: 500 ms typical; 750 ms maximum
**Electrical Specifications**
• Input Power: 150 W maximum
• Input Voltage: 100 VAC to 240 VAC
• Fuse Rating: 2 A typical; 2.5 A recommended for 6U rack-mount configurations
• AC Input Leakage Current: 3.5 mA maximum
**Switch Durability**
• Cycle Rating: Minimum 10 million cycles per module
## Key Features
• Wavelength-independent operation across all protocols and data formats
• Minimal cross-talk performance enables complex signal routing without degradation
• Passive optical architecture eliminates signal conversion losses
• Modular design supports integration of attenuators, couplers, and dynamic power equalizers
• Reconfigurable matrix addressing multiple test scenarios
## Typical Applications
• Component and cable qualification testing
• Network signal switching and optical distribution
• Remote optical fault location and diagnostics
• Multi-wavelength and multi-protocol signal management
## Compatibility & Integration
The platform operates independently of wavelength, bandwidth, data rate, and signal direction. Optional plug-in modules include variable attenuators (0–60 dB range, ±0.15 dB resolution) and Dynamic Power Equalizers with output ranges of -33 to 17 dBm.
