The JDSU MAP-280 is an 8-slot modular mainframe controller for optical component and subsystem characterization in laboratory and manufacturing environments. This 3 RU, 19-inch rack-mount platform accepts current MAP plug-in modules and supports hot-swapping for flexible test configuration. Built on Power PC architecture running Linux, the MAP-280 delivers insertion loss, dispersion penalty, passive and active component, laser, amplifier, transceiver, and transponder testing from DC through 40 G system operation.
Technical Specifications
Mainframe Architecture
• 8 plug-in module slots
• 19-inch rack configuration, 3 RU height
• Front- or rear-facing fiber routing orientation
• Power PC processor, Linux operating system
• Field-replaceable controller/power supply module
Interfaces & Control
• USB, GPIB, LXI-compliant Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T)
• External DVI monitor output
• USB device support: mouse, keyboard, memory stick
• Optional MAP-200BKD graphical interface with touch screen, keypad, scroll wheel, and soft keys
Physical & Environmental
• Benchtop mainframe with rubber-accented feet for vibration isolation
• Compatible with LabVIEW, LabWindows, VisualC++, and Visual Basic drivers
– Key Features
• Hot-swappable module architecture enables rapid test reconfiguration
• Module sharing within single mainframe reduces component duplication
• Transition kit allows field-deployed MAP legacy modules to integrate with current platform
• Dual fiber routing orientation optimizes cable management in dense test environments
– Typical Applications
• Insertion loss and dispersion penalty characterization
• 10 G and 40 G optical system and subsystem validation
• Passive and active optical component testing
• Laser and optical amplifier performance assessment
• Transceiver and transponder module qualification
• Optical transmission network element development and manufacturing
– Compatibility & Integration
The MAP-280 accepts the full current MAP module portfolio and maintains backward compatibility with legacy modules via transition kit. Network connectivity supports both local instrument control and remote test automation via GPIB and LXI Ethernet. Software version 8.0.4 (December 2021) provides driver compatibility across major test automation platforms.
