FTBx-9160 - Optical switch module

Provides low-loss and repeatable fiber-to-fiber switching for singlemode, multimode and polarization maintaining applications

Spec sheet User manual

Key features

Singlemode, multimode and polarization maintaining fiber

1xN configuration up to 1x32

2x2 Insert-bypass and bidirectional switching

Fast and repeatable

Long life expectancy

Excellent crosstalk and isolation performance

Specifications

Technical specifications
Product type	Module

Spec sheet

Description

Designed for manufacturing

EXFO’s FTBx-9160 switches deliver excellent performance in a compact modular format. The 1xN models are MEMS based while the 2x2 switches are latest generation opto-mechanical design. Both 1xN and 2x2 are fast (<30 ms) and repeatable with an extended lifetime expectancy. This is the perfect optical switch for demanding manufacturing applications in a 24/7 operating cycle.

Multiple configurations available

Singlemode models – 1x2, 1x4, 1x8, 1x12, 1x16, 1x24, 1x32 and 2x2 configurations are supported
Multimode models – 1x2, 1x4, 1x8, 1x12, and 2x2 configurations are supported
Polarization Maintaining models – 1x2, 1x4, 1x8, 1x12, and 2x2 configurations are supported

A multitude of applications

Optical switches are critical building blocks integrated in almost every test station. The FTBx-9160 is the perfect switch to support a wide variety of applications with all common fiber types, whether SMF, MMF or PMF. Use the FTBx-9160 switch to:

Share test instruments, such as an optical spectrum analyzer, a bit-error-rate tester, communication analyzer or many others.
Build complex, reconfigurable R&D or manufacturing test stations
Test multiple devices in parallel, or perform multiple tests on a single device
Perform automated bi-directional testing with the 2x2 configuration
Any other application that requires reliable fiber-to-fiber switching

Multiple Platforms to choose from

You can select either the LTB-2 (1U), the LTB-8 (3U) or the lTB-12 (4U) platform for your application. Within all these platforms, the FTBx-9160 can be easily automated via ethernet or GPIB interface using SPCI commands, IVI drivers, or REST APIs. Software development kits (SDKs) are available.

Try it out

Try this Live demo to see the convenient WEB GUI for the FTBx-9160 along with other instruments. The following diagram illustrates the optical connections for this live demonstration using a light source, switch, variable optical attenuator and a 4 channel pptical power meter.