The JDS Uniphase SW12B4-00SC is a fiber optic switch engineered for optical network applications requiring reliable path switching with minimal signal degradation. It delivers low insertion loss and high isolation across broad wavelength ranges, making it suitable for optical communication systems, test and measurement setups, and network protection architectures.
## Technical Specifications
**Optical Performance**
• Insertion Loss: 0.4 dB to 0.7 dB (single-mode fiber)
• Return Loss: >65 dB (single-mode fiber)
• Repeatability: 0.003 dB to 0.005 dB
• Switching Time: 120 ms (time between commands)
**Fiber Compatibility**
• Single-mode and multi-mode fiber support
• Wavelength range: C+L band and extended ranges
• SC connector interface
**Electrical**
• Power Supply: 5 V DC
• Peak Switching Current: 4.8 W at 0 °C
## Key Features
• Matrix switch configuration for flexible optical path routing
• Remote control via GPIB and RS232 interfaces
• Manual front-panel operation and status indicators
• High port density SC series architecture
• Excellent repeatability for stable, predictable switching performance
## Typical Applications
• Optical communication system validation and troubleshooting
• Automated test and measurement of optical components
• Network protection and redundancy switching
• Reliability testing of fiber optic subsystems
## Compatibility & Integration
The SW12B4-00SC integrates into existing test environments through standard GPIB and RS232 control protocols. Front-panel indicators provide real-time switch status feedback. Both single-mode and multi-mode fiber architectures are supported across broad wavelength bands relevant to modern optical networks.
