FTBx-9160
The FTBx-9160 optical switch provides low-loss and repeatable fiber-to-fiber switching in a compact modular format, ideal for test system integration.
Specification Snapshot
Insertion Loss (dB) 1x2 XT at 1310nm
0.9
Insertion Loss (dB) 1x2 XT at 1530nm to 1650nm
0.7
Insertion Loss (dB) 1x4 at 1310nm
1.2
Insertion Loss (dB) 1x4 at 1530nm to 1650nm
1.0
Insertion Loss (dB) 1x8 at 1310nm
1.6
Insertion Loss (dB) 1x8 at 1530nm to 1650nm
1.2
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Overview
The FTBx-9160 optical switch provides low-loss and repeatable fiber-to-fiber switching in a compact modular format, ideal for test system integration.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Insertion Loss (dB) 1x2 XT at 1310nm | 0.9 |
| Insertion Loss (dB) 1x2 XT at 1530nm to 1650nm | 0.7 |
| Insertion Loss (dB) 1x4 at 1310nm | 1.2 |
| Insertion Loss (dB) 1x4 at 1530nm to 1650nm | 1.0 |
| Insertion Loss (dB) 1x8 at 1310nm | 1.6 |
| Insertion Loss (dB) 1x8 at 1530nm to 1650nm | 1.2 |
| Insertion Loss (dB) 1x12 at 1310nm | 1.8 |
| Insertion Loss (dB) 1x12 at 1530nm to 1650nm | 1.4 |
| Insertion Loss (dB) 1x16 at 1310nm | 2.0 |
| Insertion Loss (dB) 1x16 at 1530nm to 1650nm | 1.5 |
| Insertion Loss (dB) 1x24, 1x32 at 1310nm | 2.0 |
| Insertion Loss (dB) 1x24, 1x32 at 1530nm to 1650nm | 1.5 |
| Back Reflection (dB) 1x2 XT | -55 |
| Back Reflection (dB) 1x4 | -60 |
| Back Reflection (dB) 1x8 | -55 |
| Back Reflection (dB) 1x12 | -60 |
| Crosstalk (dB) 1x2 XT | -65 |
| Crosstalk (dB) 1x4 | -65 |
| Crosstalk (dB) 1x8 | -60 |
| Crosstalk (dB) 1x12 | -60 |
| Polarization Dependent Loss (dB) | 0.10 |
| Switching Time (ms) 1x2 XT | 20 |
| Switching Time (ms) 1x4 | 20 |
| Switching Time (ms) 1x8 | 30 |
| Switching Time (ms) 1x12 | 30 |
| Switch Life (cycles) | >10⁷ |
| Operating Wavelength (nm) Singlemode | 1240 to 1680 |
| Fiber Type Singlemode | Singlemode 9/125μm |
| Input Power (Damage Threshold) (dBm) | 27 |
| Insertion Loss (dB) Multimode 2x2 | 1.0 |
| Insertion Loss (dB) Multimode 1x2 | 1.0 |
| Insertion Loss (dB) Multimode 1x4 | 1.2 |
| Insertion Loss (dB) Multimode 1x8 | 1.2 |
| Insertion Loss (dB) Multimode 1x12 | 1.2 |
| Back Reflection (dB) Multimode 2x2 | -40 |
| Back Reflection (dB) Multimode 1x2 | -40 |
| Back Reflection (dB) Multimode 1x4 | -40 |
| Back Reflection (dB) Multimode 1x8 | -35 |
| Back Reflection (dB) Multimode 1x12 | -35 |
| Crosstalk (dB) Multimode 2x2 | -60 |
| Crosstalk (dB) Multimode 1x2 | -60 |
| Crosstalk (dB) Multimode 1x4 | -60 |
| Crosstalk (dB) Multimode 1x8 | -35 |
| Crosstalk (dB) Multimode 1x12 | -35 |
| Switching Time (ms) Multimode | 30 |
| Switch Life (cycles) Multimode | >10⁷ |
| Operating Wavelength (nm) Multimode | 780 to 1360 |
| Fiber Type Multimode | 50/125 OM3 |
| Input Power (Damage Threshold) (dBm) Multimode | 27 |
| Insertion Loss (dB) PM Fiber 2x2 | 1.0 |
| Insertion Loss (dB) PM Fiber 1x2 | 1.0 |
| Insertion Loss (dB) PM Fiber 1x4 | 1.2 |
| Insertion Loss (dB) PM Fiber 1x8 | 1.2 |
| Insertion Loss (dB) PM Fiber 1x12 | 1.2 |
| Back Reflection (dB) PM Fiber 2x2 | -55 |
| Back Reflection (dB) PM Fiber 1x2 | -55 |
| Back Reflection (dB) PM Fiber 1x4 | -60 |
| Back Reflection (dB) PM Fiber 1x8 | -60 |
| Back Reflection (dB) PM Fiber 1x12 | -60 |
| Crosstalk (dB) PM Fiber 2x2 | -70 |
| Crosstalk (dB) PM Fiber 1x2 | -70 |
| Crosstalk (dB) PM Fiber 1x4 | -70 |
| Crosstalk (dB) PM Fiber 1x8 | -60 |
| Crosstalk (dB) PM Fiber 1x12 | -60 |
| Switching Time (ms) PM Fiber | 20 |
| PER (dB) PM Fiber | >20 with FC/APC – Narrow key (>18 for all other connector options) |
| Axis Alignment | Slow axis aligned with key |
| Switch Life (cycles) PM Fiber | >10⁷ |
| Operating Wavelength (nm) PM Fiber | 1240 to 1680 |
| Fiber Type PM Fiber | PM13 Panda |
| Input Power (Damage Threshold) (dBm) PM Fiber | 27 |
| Number of Slots 2x2, 1x2, 1x4 | 1 |
| Number of Slots 1x8 | 2 |
| Number of Slots 1x12 | 3 |
| Number of Slots 1x16, 1x24, 1x32 | 4 |
| Dimensions - Height | 25mm (1in) |
| Dimensions - Width | 159mm (6¼in) |
| Dimensions - Depth | 185mm (7¼in) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
| Maximum Relative Humidity | 80% non-condensing at 40°C |
| Instrument Drivers | IVI drivers |
| Instrument Drivers | SCPI commands and REST API |
| Remote Control | Via LTB and FTB platform services: GPIB (IEEE-488.1, IEEE-488.2), Ethernet and RS-232 |
| Standard Accessories | User guide (available online only), certificate of compliance and test report |
Applications
1. Analyze transmitted signals using various test instruments, such as optical spectrum analyzers and bit-error-rate testers. 2. Reconfigure R&D or manufacturing test stations to allow testing of multiple types of devices. 3. Test multiple devices under test (DUTs) in parallel.
Key Features
1. Singlemode, multimode, and polarization maintaining (PM) fiber models. 2. 1xN configurations up to 1x32. 3. 2x2 insert-bypass switching. 4. Fast, repeatable, and long life expectancy.
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