JDS SKB Series 1x8 Optical Switch

The JDSU SKB series controllable optical switch is designed to connect a single optical channel to any of N channels. It is the enhanced version of our legacy SK/SP series switch modules and is the only stepper-motor based switch module available in this market with a lifetime greater than 120 million cycles. Each module can accommodate multiple 1 x N switches that can be internally interconnected to provide various types of configurations, such as blocking M x N, where M represents inputs and N represents outputs, or each module can operate as independent switches.

The switch module is available in one package size that can accommodate up to two switches with total channel count up to 50 including the input.

The operation of the switch is based on proven JDSU’s expanded beam lens technology utilizing a precision stepper-motor to align optical channels. The use of collimating lenses minimizes insertion loss (IL). The design is optimized for high return loss (RL).

The switch is microprocessor controlled via a parallel interface or addressable serial interface (RS-485). It is designed for mounting on a printed circuit board or within a module for OEM control and monitoring applications.