COMMUNICATIONS TEST & MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS
Benchtop/Rackmount Programmable Switches
SB/SC/SCG Series
Key Features
SB and SC series
• SB series can accommodate up to 48 channels and offer up
to two input channels
• SC series can accommodate up to 180 channels and offer
up to four input channels
• Low IL, 0.4 dB typical
• Excellent repeatability, +/- 0.003 dB typical
• High return loss (RL) > 65 dB typical
• GPIB and RS-232 remote control
SCG series
• Offer up to 45 input channels and 90 output channels
• Mass input reconfiguration possible
• Low IL, 0.5 dB typical for D configuration
• High RL > 65 dB typical
• Excellent repeatability, +/- 0.005 dB typical
• Replaces multiple switch elements with one switch instrument
Applications
• Fiberoptic component testing and
measurement
• System testing
• Research and development (R&D)
• Mass reconfiguration of large numbers
of inputs/outputs with SCG series
(D configuration)
• Connection of multiple wavelength
sources to any one of a number of
devices with SCG series (F configuration)
• Network monitoring
The JDSU SB, SC, and SCG series of Benchtop/Rackmount Programmable Switches
can be controlled using the front panel keys and a numeric pad or via GPIB and
serial RS-232 interface. The SCG series ganged input switches allow a single
switch instrument to replace multiple switch elements while maintaining low loss.
In this series of switches, the inputs are ganged together in a particular sequence
and are thus able to offer three different modes of operation.
The SB, SC, and SCG series switches are available in four basic configurations:
• C configuration - is a single common input model (SB, SC)
• D configuration - provides simultaneous connection of a bank of input fibers
to output fibers (SB, SC, SCG)
• E configuration - allows any input to be connected to any output while other
inputs/outputs are aligned to subsequent/adjacent channels. The switch is
non-blocking in this mode and other inputs/outputs are aligned (SB, SC, SCG)
• F configuration - enables one of the inputs to be aligned with an output in a
blocking sense, with a result in reduction of available output channels and a
low-loss M x N blocking switch. (SB, SC, SCG)
Operation of these switches is based upon JDSU's proven expanded beam lens
technology, which utilizes a precision stepper-motor to align optical channels.
The use of collimating lenses minimizes insertion loss (IL) and improves
repeatability and performance. Internal temperature control of the switching
mechanism ensures excellent operational stability.
Safety Information
• Complies to CE requirements plus
UL3101-1 and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.
1010.1
WEBSITE
:
www.jdsu.com/test
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Both single-mode (SM) and multimode (MM) versions of the SB, SC, and SCG
series switches are available. The series features the high level of performance
required for multi-unit testing in R&D and in manufacturing environments. The
compact, portable SB switch and the standard rackmount enclosure SC and SCG
switches are highly suited for applications in telecommunications, manufacturing,
and test environments.
JDSU's SB, SC and SCG switches are known in the fiberoptic industry for their
low IL and excellent repeatability. In addition to the many standard options
available, we also customize switches in this series to meet your specific applica-
tion needs.
Configurations
1x N Switching: C Configuration (SB and SC)
The 1xN configuration allows a single common input to be switched to
any of the outputs.
Ganged Switching: D Configuration (SB/SC/SCG)
The MxN configuration allows for mass reconfiguration of optical paths.
It provides simultaneous connections of a bank of inputs to outputs, and
replaces several 1xN with single switch element.
Sequential Switching: E Configuration (SB/SC/SCG)
The MxN configuration aligns any input with any output, while other
inputs are aligned to adjacent outputs.
Blocking Switching: F Configuration (SB/SC/SCG)
The MxN configuration allows any one of a bank of inputs to connect
with any output with only one active connection at a time.
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SB Model Specifications
Parameter
1
Single Common
C Configuration
Typical
Maximum
0.4 dB
0.4 dB
> 65 dB
25/35 dB
0.02 dB
± 0.03 dB
± 0.003 dB
± 0.01 dB
0.7 dB
0.7 dB
60/65 dB
20/30 dB
0.05 dB
± 0.05 dB
± 0.005 dB
± 0.025 dB
Multiple Common
D Configuration
Typical
Maximum
0.4 dB
0.4 dB
> 65 dB
25/35 dB
0.02 dB
± 0.03 dB
0.7 dB
0.7 dB
60/65 dB
20/30 dB
0.05 dB
± 0.05 dB
Multiple Common
E and F Configurations
Typical
Maximum
0.5 dB
0.5 dB
65 dB
> 25 dB
0.03 dB
± 0.03 dB
± 0.005 dB
± 0.02 dB
1.0 dB
1.0 dB
60 dB
20 dB
0.07 dB
± 0.05 dB
± 0.01 dB
± 0.04 dB
Insertion loss (IL)
Single-mode (SM)
Multimode (MM)
Return loss (RL)
2
SM standard/analog
MM
3
standard/analog
Polarization dependent loss (PDL) SM
IL stability
4
Repeatability
5
Sequential switching
Random switching
Crosstalk (maximum) SM
Maximum input power (optical)
Lifetime
Switching time
One channel
Each additional channel
Power supply
Power consumption
Control
Drivers for external switch modules
Operation temperature
Storage temperature
Humidity
Dimensions (W x H x D)
with rackmount kit (optional)
6
Weight
± 0.005 dB
± 0.01 dB
± 0.02 dB
± 0.04 dB
-80 dB
300 mW
> 80 million cycles
300 ms
12 ms
100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz
100 V A maximum
Local and remote via GPIB and serial RS-232 interfaces
Four open collector drivers with maximum 100 mA sink current
0 to 55 °C
- 40 to 70 °C
maximum 95 % RH from 0 to 55 °C non-condensing
21.2 x 8.9 x 35.5 cm
48.3 x 8.9 x 35.5 cm
3.75 kg
1. Excluding connectors. All optical measurements taken after temperature has been stabilized for one hour, at ambient (room) conditions.
2. RL specification based on 1 m pigtail length.
3. Values shown for 62.5 µm diameter maximum fiber core.
4. Drift of any channel relative to reference channel at ± 3 °C deviation of ambient temperature over a seven-day period.
5. Measured between two consecutive readings over 100 cycles.
6. ED000899-A-00 standard rackmount kit, ED000899-A-01 Japan rackmount kit. Requires two kits to mount two units side-by-side.
Please specify part number when ordering (if needed).
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SC and SCG Models Specifications
Parameter
1
Single Common
C Configuration
(SC model only)
Typical
Maximum
0.4 dB
-
0.4 dB
-
>
65 dB
Multiple Common
D Configuration
Typical
Maximum
Multiple Common
E and F Configurations
Typical
Maximum
IL
SM
SC with 3 and 4 inputs and SCG models
MM
SC with 3 and 4 inputs and SCG models
RL
2
SM standard/analog
MM
4
standard/analog
PDL SM
IL stability
5
Repeatability
7
Sequential switching
Random switching
Crosstalk (maximum) SM
Maximum input power (optical)
Lifetime
Switching time
One channel (SCG model)
Each additional channel (SCG model)
Power supply
Power consumption
Control
Drivers for external switch modules
Operation temperature
Storage temperature
Humidity
Dimensions (W x H x D) single (double height
6
)
Weight single (double height
6
)
25/35 dB
0.02 dB
± 0.03 dB
± 0.003 dB
± 0.01 dB
60/65 dB
20/30 dB
0.05 dB
± 0.05 dB
± 0.005 dB
± 0.025 dB
>
65 dB
0.7 dB
-
0.7 dB
-
0.4 dB
0.5 dB
0.4 dB
0.5 dB
0.7 dB
1.0 dB
0.7 dB
1.0 dB
60/65 dB
3
20/30 dB
3
0.05 dB
± 0.05 dB
0.5 dB
0.7 dB
0.5 dB
0.7 dB
>
65 dB
1.0 dB
1.5 dB
1.0 dB
1.5 dB
60 dB
20 dB
0.07 dB
± 0.05 dB
± 0.01 dB
± 0.04 dB
25/35 dB
0.02 dB
± 0.03 dB
3
> 25 dB
0.03 dB
± 0.03 dB
± 0.005 dB
± 0.01 dB
± 0.005 dB
± 0.02 dB
± 0.04 dB
± 0.02 dB
-80 dB
300 mW
> 80 million cycles (> 10 million cycles on SCG)
300 ms (420 ms)
12 ms (20 ms)
100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz
100 V A maximum
Local and remote via GPIB and serial RS-232 interfaces
Four open collector drivers with maximum 100 mA sink current
0 to 55 °C
-40 to 70 °C
Maximum 95 % RH from 0 to 55 °C non-condensing
48 x 13 x 37 cm (48 x 26.6 x 37 cm) excluding handles
9 kg (14 kg)
1. Excluding connectors. All optical measurements taken after temperature has been stabilized for one hour, at ambient (room) conditions.
2. RL specification based on 1 m pigtail length.
3. Analog version available on one and two input SC model switches (C and D configurations).
4. Values shown for 62.5 µm diameter maximum fiber core.
5. Drift of any channel relative to reference channel at ± 3 °C deviation of ambient temperature over a seven-day period.
6. Applies to SC model only.
7. Measured between two consecutive readings over 100 cycles.
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SB Switch Configuration
Configuration
C
1xN
2 to 48
D
2xN
4 to 44
E
2xN
2 to 44
F
2xN
2 to 20
Output Channel
Counts (N)
SC Switch Configuration
Configuration
C
1xN
2 to 180
D
2xN
4 to 180
D
3xN
6 to 180
D
4xN
8 to 180
E
2xN
2 to 180
E
3xN
3 to 180
E
4xN
4 to 180
F
2xN
2 to 90
F
3xN
3 to 60
F
4xN
4 to 45
Output Channel
Counts (N)
SCG Switch Configurations
Configuration Restrictions
D: Up to 45 x 90 such that 'number of outputs' [N] is divisible by 'number of inputs' [M]
E: Up to 45 inputs [M] and up to 84 outputs [N], such that M + N is not more than 90
F: Up to 13 inputs [M] and up to 14 outputs [N], such that M x (N + 1) is not more than 93
