The JDS Uniphase SC2 is a programmable optical switch engineered for fiber optic telecommunications and data networking infrastructure. Built on expanded beam lens technology with precision stepper motor alignment, it delivers low insertion loss and exceptional repeatability across single-mode and multimode fiber types. The SC2 supports up to four input channels and accommodates configurations ranging from single common input to non-blocking and blocking M × N architectures, making it ideal for research, development, and manufacturing test environments requiring multi-unit optical switching.
## Technical Specifications
**Optical Performance**
• Typical insertion loss: 0.4 dB (SM/MM, C and D configurations)
• Maximum insertion loss: 0.7 dB (SM/MM)
• Return loss: > 65 dB (1 m pigtail length)
• Typical repeatability: ± 0.003 dB
• Wavelength range: 1200 to 1600 nm
**Switching Architecture**
• Channel capacity: Up to 180 channels
• Input channels: Up to four
• Configurations: C (single common input), D (simultaneous banking), E (non-blocking), F (blocking M × N)
**Fiber Compatibility**
• Single-mode: SMF-28 9/125 µm
• Multimode: 50/125 µm
• Connector types: FC/PC, FC/APC, SC/PC, SC/APC
**Control & Interface**
• Front panel: Keys and numeric keypad
• Remote control: GPIB and RS-232 serial
**Environmental**
• Operating temperature: 0 to 50 °C
• Storage temperature: -40 to 70 °C
• Humidity: Maximum 95% RH (non-condensing, 0 to 45 °C)
• Power: 110/220 VAC
• Compliance: CE, cCSAus
## Key Features
• Expanded beam lens technology eliminates mechanical wear on fiber endfaces
• Precision stepper motor ensures repeatable optical alignment
• Four independent input channels for flexible switching topologies
• Non-blocking and blocking configurations support diverse test architectures
• Local and remote programmability via GPIB or RS-232
## Typical Applications
• Optical component characterization in R&D laboratories
• Manufacturing test and validation of fiber optic systems
• Multi-channel signal routing in telecommunications infrastructure
• Wavelength-selective testing across 1200–1600 nm range
## Compatibility & Integration
Supports both single-mode and multimode fiber ecosystems with standard FC and SC connectors in PC and APC polishes. GPIB and RS-232 interfaces enable integration into automated test systems and networked laboratory environments.
