The JDS Uniphase SG04062+17F000SU is an optical switch designed for high-performance telecommunications and networking infrastructure. This expanded beam technology switch delivers non-blocking switching operations with precision stepper-motor alignment across multiple optical channels. Remote control via GPIB and RS232 interfaces enables seamless integration into automated optical transport systems.
## Technical Specifications
• Switching Technology: Expanded beam with precision stepper-motor optical channel alignment
• Configuration: Non-blocking switching operations
• Control Interfaces: GPIB and RS232
• Fiber Options: Single-mode (9/125 µm) and multimode configurations available
• Wavelength Range: 1270–1670 nm or 1420–1630 nm (configuration-dependent)
• Channel Configurations: 7×8, 8×8, and 16×16 input/output matrices
• Insertion Loss: Low-loss characteristics
• Packaging: Compact, rack-mountable instrument design
## Key Features
• Non-blocking matrix switching eliminates port contention
• Expanded beam optics provide robust channel isolation and repeatability
• Stepper-motor positioning ensures deterministic switching without mechanical hysteresis
• Dual control protocols support legacy and modern control architectures
• Multi-format fiber support accommodates diverse optical transport requirements
## Typical Applications
• Broadband fiber network routing and provisioning
• Metro, long-haul, and ultra-long-haul optical transport
• Telecommunications infrastructure automation
• Multimedia communications systems
• Laboratory and field testing environments requiring dynamic optical signal routing
## Compatibility & Integration
The SG04062+17F000SU integrates into systems requiring stable, reliable optical switching with minimal latency. Its standard fiber interfaces and dual-protocol control make it compatible with both conventional rack-mount test benches and modern software-defined optical transport platforms.
