Fiber Optic A/B Switch

Features / Benefits

Extremely low back reflection and insertion loss
No Crosstalk
Failsafe Network Switch: Switch both transmit and receive fibers to a backup network path
Simply turn knob to switch paths
No micro-mirrors or substrates
Multi-switch rack mounting and custom configurations available
Passive (No Power Required)
Available in single pole, double throw or double pole, double throw
Uses magnetic coupling technology for optimization
Singlemode or multimode
Connectors available: FC, ST, SC, LC, FC/APC, SC/APC, LC/APC

Applications

Backup & Failover
Secure Networks
LAN
Ideal for government, health care, financial, or other networks that require switching to alternate paths
Optical network testing and analysis

Description
Specifications
Brochure
Ordering Information

The SwtichBox™ Mechanical Fiber Optic A/B Switch is a device that accepts optical inputs from a primary path and a secondary path to provide manual switching in the event that the primary path signal is broken or otherwise disrupted.

Easily switch both transmit and receive fibers to a backup path. No optical to electrical conversion between the fiber connections, no mirrors or substrates and no power required, resulting in a Failsafe Network Switch. Extremely low loss, low back reflection, and infinite crosstalk. Ideal for simultaneous network protection of both transmit and receive paths.

The switch can also be used in a variety of other custom configurations - network simulators, delay lines, add/drop switching and latency switching.

Dimensions	2” H x 6.5" W x 8" D
Power	Passive (No power required)
Compatibility	9/125 Singlemode, 62.5 Multimode, 50/125 Multimode OM2/OM3
Optical Bandwidth	Based on type of fiber employed
Crosstalk	Infinite
Optical loss	<0.25 dB typical
Repeatability	<0.05 dB typical
Back Reflection	-65 dB min.
Connectors	FC, ST, SC, LC, FC/APC, SC/APC, LC/APC
Storage Temp.	-40° to +85° C
Operating Temp.	-40° to +85° C

Fiber Plus Intl SwithBox Mechanical Desktop Switch (File Size: 211 KB)

SBXD-S1	SwitchBox™ Fiber Optic A/B Desktop Switch, Duplex, 9/125 Singlemode, FC
SBXD-S2	SwitchBox™ Fiber Optic A/B Desktop Switch, Duplex, 9/125 Singlemode, ST
SBXD-S3	SwitchBox™ Fiber Optic A/B Desktop Switch, Duplex, 9/125 Singlemode, SC
SBXD-S4	SwitchBox™ Fiber Optic A/B Desktop Switch, Duplex, 9/125 Singlemode, FC/APC
SBXD-S5	SwitchBox™ Fiber Optic A/B Desktop Switch, Duplex, 9/125 Singlemode, SC/APC
SBXD-S7	SwitchBox™ Fiber Optic A/B Desktop Switch, Duplex, 9/125 Singlemode, LC
SBXD-SX	SwitchBox™ Fiber Optic A/B Desktop Switch, Duplex, 9/125 Singlemode, LC/APC

SBXD-M1	SwitchBox™ Fiber Optic A/B Desktop Switch, Duplex, 62.5/125 Multimode, FC
SBXD-M2	SwitchBox™ Fiber Optic A/B Desktop Switch, Duplex, 62.5/125 Multimode, ST
SBXD-M3	SwitchBox™ Fiber Optic A/B Desktop Switch, Duplex, 62.5/125 Multimode, SC
SBXD-M7	SwitchBox™ Fiber Optic A/B Desktop Switch, Duplex, 62.5/125 Multimode, LC

SBXD-B1	SwitchBox™ Fiber Optic A/B Desktop Switch, Duplex, 50/125 Multimode OM2, FC
SBXD-B2	SwitchBox™ Fiber Optic A/B Desktop Switch, Duplex, 50/125 Multimode OM2, ST
SBXD-B3	SwitchBox™ Fiber Optic A/B Desktop Switch, Duplex, 50/125 Multimode OM2, SC
SBXD-B7	SwitchBox™ Fiber Optic A/B Desktop Switch, Duplex, 50/125 Multimode OM2, LC

SBXD-C1	SwitchBox™ Fiber Optic A/B Desktop Switch, Duplex, 50/125 Multimode OM3, FC
SBXD-C2	SwitchBox™ Fiber Optic A/B Desktop Switch, Duplex, 50/125 Multimode OM3, ST
SBXD-C3	SwitchBox™ Fiber Optic A/B Desktop Switch, Duplex, 50/125 Multimode OM3, SC
SBXD-C7	SwitchBox™ Fiber Optic A/B Desktop Switch, Duplex, 50/125 Multimode OM3, LC