The JDS Uniphase SC2E20082+22BQ000FP is a fiber optic switch engineered for optical communication systems in telecommunications, data centers, and high-bandwidth networking applications. Built on expanded beam lens technology with precision stepper motor alignment, this single-mode switch delivers low insertion loss and high return loss performance suitable for demanding test and measurement environments.
## Technical Specifications
• **Product Type:** Fiber optic switch
• **Manufacturer:** JDS Uniphase
• **Series:** SC Series
• **Switch Configuration:** E-type (any input to any output, non-blocking)
• **Maximum Channels:** Up to 180 channels with up to four input channels
• **Fiber Type:** Single-mode (SM)
• **Wavelength Range:** 1270 nm to 1670 nm
• **Insertion Loss:** Approximately 0.4 dB (single-mode)
• **Return Loss:** Greater than 45 dB
• **Repeatability:** Approximately 0.003 dB
• **Connectors:** FC/PC
## Key Features
• Expanded beam lens technology minimizes insertion loss and maintains signal integrity
• Precision stepper motors enable reliable optical channel alignment
• High return loss performance exceeds 45 dB for single-mode configurations
• Excellent repeatability at ±0.003 dB ensures consistent switching performance
• Internal temperature control provides operational stability across thermal variations
• Non-blocking architecture allows simultaneous routing of any input to any output
## Control & Interface
The switch supports multiple control methods: front panel keys, numeric keypad operation, and remote control via GPIB and RS232 serial interfaces for integration into automated test systems.
## Typical Applications
• Optical communication system testing and characterization
• Telecommunications network instrumentation
• Data center optical switching and routing
• High-bandwidth signal routing in laboratory environments
• Wavelength-dependent measurement and validation
