The JDS FITEL SA-Z530 is a fiber optic switch from the SA Series engineered for precision optical signal routing in communication systems and test environments. It enables dynamic connection and disconnection of optical paths, supporting flexible signal distribution and network reconfiguration. The switch utilizes expanded beam lens technology with a precision stepper motor to align optical channels, delivering the low insertion loss and high return loss required for signal integrity in critical applications.
Technical Specifications
• Switching Technology: Expanded beam lens with precision stepper motor alignment
• Fiber Type: Single-mode (SM) 9/125 µm
• Insertion Loss: Typical 0.4 dB to 0.7 dB (single-mode), maximum up to 1.0 dB to 1.5 dB depending on configuration
• Return Loss: Greater than 65 dB (single-mode)
• Repeatability: ±0.003 dB (typical)
• Switching Time: Millisecond-scale operation
• Optical Connectors: SC/APC
– Key Features
• Expanded beam optics minimize coupling loss and maintain signal fidelity across switching cycles
• Exceptional return loss performance (>65 dB) ensures minimal back-reflection into source circuits
• Precision repeatability (±0.003 dB) supports repeatable measurement and system diagnostics
• Motorized alignment enables rapid, automated channel selection without manual intervention
• Single-mode 9/125 µm fiber compatibility suits telecommunications and long-haul testing applications
– Typical Applications
• Network testing and optical path verification
• Optical component characterization and validation
• Dynamic system reconfiguration in multi-channel environments
• Signal routing in laboratory and production test setups
• Wavelength-selective routing in communication systems
– Compatibility & Integration
The SA-Z530 integrates into systems requiring SC/APC-terminated single-mode fiber connections. Its low insertion loss and high return loss make it suitable for both in-line and switching roles where signal degradation must remain minimal.
