The JDS Uniphase SC0264-Z001023 is a four-channel fiber optic switch employing expanded beam lens technology with precision stepper motor alignment for telecommunications and data center applications. The device supports single-mode and multimode fiber configurations across C, D, E, and F switching modes, delivering low insertion loss and high return loss with exceptional repeatability. Internal temperature control maintains operational stability across thermal variations.
## Technical Specifications
**Optical Performance**
• Insertion loss (SM and MM, typical): 0.4 dB
• Insertion loss (SM and MM, maximum): 0.7 dB
• Return loss (SM standard/analog, typical): >65 dB (based on 1 m pigtail length)
• Repeatability (SB and SC series, typical): 0.003 dB
• Repeatability (SCG series, typical): 0.005 dB
• Temperature stability: Drift relative to reference channel at ±3 °C ambient deviation over seven-day period
**Channel & Configuration**
• Input channels: Up to four
• Series capacity: Up to 180 channels
• Configurations: C (single common input), D (simultaneous bank connection), E (non-blocking any-to-any), F (blocking MxN mode)
**Control & Compliance**
• Remote control: GPIB and RS232 serial interface
• Standards: CE and cCSAus compliant
• Optical measurements: Taken after one-hour temperature stabilization
## Key Features
• Collimating lenses minimize insertion loss and enhance repeatability
• Precision stepper motor ensures repeatable optical channel alignment
• Internal temperature control for drift stability
• Available in both single-mode and multimode fiber versions
• Multiple configuration options accommodate blocking and non-blocking switching topologies
## Typical Applications
Telecommunications infrastructure, data center optical routing, signal transmission systems requiring low-loss channel switching and high return loss performance.
## Compatibility & Integration
The SC0264-Z001023 integrates via GPIB and RS232 serial interfaces for remote control and system automation. The device accommodates standard fiber optic connectors for both single-mode and multimode implementations.
