JDS Uniphase SKB Series, User Manual

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5
Introduction
General Information
This user’s manual for the SKB Series Fiberoptic Switch Module contains complete operating
instructions.
The SKB modular 1xN controllable switch controls up to four 1xN optical switches, with configura-
tions up to 100 channels. Small and rugged, the switch is designed to be used in embedded applica-
tions. It is available in single-mode (SM) and multimode (MM) versions. It has several features that
reduce installation and support efforts. The switch offers low insertion loss and is independent of
data format and direction (bidirectional).
Figure 1: SKB Switch
The standard single-pole configuration consists of a single-common port that can be aligned to any
one of 26 ports. In electrical terms, the SKB switch is a single-pole, 26-throw switch. The switching
mechanism uses collimating lenses that eliminate problems associated with modal noise, and pro-
vide low insertion loss and high repeatability.
The SKB Series Fiberoptic switch is backward compatible with the JDS Uniphase SK Series Fiberop-
tic Switch Module and SP Series Fiberoptic Switch Module.
The switch provides the capability of readable switch parameters.
The optics can be internally connected to provide custom solutions at the customer’s request.