The JDS Uniphase SA-Z332 is an optical component engineered for fiber optic systems, serving signal transmission, reception, and processing functions within telecommunications and data transmission networks. This precision instrument integrates tunable filtering, modulation, or switching capabilities depending on configuration, and supports both front-panel operation and remote control interfaces for flexible laboratory and field deployment.
## Technical Specifications
**Optical Performance**
• Insertion loss: as low as 0.4 dB (optical switches)
• Return loss: >65 dB
• Repeatability: 0.003 dB (optical switches)
• Passband bandwidth: 0.22 nm to 1.4 nm (tunable grating filters)
• Fine tuning resolution: 0.01 nm
• Wavelength range: C-band (1527–1568 nm), L-band (1565–1610 nm), or C+L-band (1525–1610 nm)
**Control & Interface**
• Remote operation: GPIB and RS232 serial
• Front panel: keypad/numeric control
**Environmental**
• Operating temperature: 0 to 50 °C
• Storage temperature: -40 to 70 °C
• Humidity: 95% RH non-condensing (0 to 45 °C)
**Power & Physical**
• Power supply: 110/115/230/240 V AC (50–60 Hz) or -48 V DC
• Maximum consumption: ~100 VA
• Packaging: compact hermetic modules (6 mm height typical); benchtop or 19-inch rack-mount configurations available
• Dimensions: 21.2 × 8.9 × 35.5 cm (example)
## Key Features
• Narrow-passband tunable grating filter with high wavelength isolation roll-off
• Switchable optical paths with excellent repeatability
• Dual Parallel Mach-Zehnder modulator architecture (when configured)
• Hermetic packaging for long-term stability
• Multi-interface control for lab integration
## Typical Applications
• Wavelength selection and filtering in C-band and L-band networks
• Optical signal routing and switching
• Modulation in coherent transmission systems
• Broadband source applications in test and measurement
## Compatibility & Integration
Supports GPIB and RS232 connectivity for automated test environments. Complies with CE, UL3101-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1, Telcordia GR-468, and FDA requirements (Class I/IIIb laser safety per 21 CFR 1040.10).
