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SC Series

Test & ProbeJDSU SC Series family
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The JDSU SC Series is a programmable fiberoptic switch. The JDSU SC Series is a 1xN switch that connects a single fiberoptic input channel to any of up to 180 output channels. The JDSU SC Series is available in single-mode and multimode versions.[1][2]

SC Series — Inventory photo
Fig. 01SC SeriesInventory photo[3]

Power

110/115/230/240V AC, 50 to 60 Hz[1]

Performance

0.003 dB[1]

Optics

Programmable fiberoptic switch[1]

What it is

The JDSU SC Series is a programmable fiberoptic switch. The SC Series is a fiberoptic switch product line from JDSU.[1]

The SC Series is categorized as test and probe equipment in semiconductor and photonics manufacturing contexts. The SC Series is a tester.[2][3]

How it works

The SC Series switch routes optical signals between its input and output fiber ports under electronic control. The switch uses a GPIB or RS232 interface for remote control and can be operated locally from its front-panel keys.[1]

The SC Series has several configuration variants: the single-common (SC-C), dual-common (SC-D), single-step dual-common (SC-E), and dual-common blocking (SC-F) configurations.[1]

Applications

The SC Series is used in fiberoptic component testing and system verification. The switch supports automated test sequences that require switching among multiple optical paths.[1]

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical1

Input voltage
110/115/230/240V AC, 50 to 60 Hz[1]
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Optics & imaging2

Type
Programmable fiberoptic switch[1]2 sources
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Applications
Fiberoptic component testing, transmitter/receiver measurement, research and development[1]
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Performance1

Typical repeatability
0.003 dB[1]2 sources
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Control & software1

Interfaces
IEEE 488.1 parallel interface and RS232C serial interface[1]
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Dimensions & facilities1

Weight
Single-height 9 kg; double-height 14 kg[1]
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Configuration & options12

Architecture
1xN switch[1]2 sources
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Channel capacity
Up to 180 output channels[1]2 sources
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Versions
Single-mode and multimode versions available[1]2 sources
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Typical insertion loss
0.4 dB[1]2 sources
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Typical return loss
Greater than 65 dB[1]2 sources
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RS232 data protocol
1200 baud, ASCII, 8 bits per character, 1 stop bit, no parity[1]
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Drivers
Eight open collector outputs[1]
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Driver current
100 mA maximum per output[1]
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Power consumption
100 VA maximum[1]
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Operating temperature
0 to 55 °C[1]
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Storage temperature
-40 to 70 °C[1]
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Humidity
Maximum 95% RH from 0 to 55 °C[1]
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Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

DesignationGenerationVintageChangesSource
SC-C——Single-common configuration.viavisolutions.com[1]
SC-D——Dual-common configuration.viavisolutions.com[1]
SC-E——Single-step dual-common configuration.viavisolutions.com[1]
SC-F——Dual-common blocking configuration.viavisolutions.com[1]
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  • Input voltage110/115/230/240V AC, 50 to 60 Hz[1]

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What kind of measurements can be performed?General reference — not yet source-verified

Typical measurements include I-V and C-V curves, leakage current, threshold voltage, on-resistance, breakdown voltage, photoresponsivity, spectral response, and optical coupling efficiency. The actual measurement capabilities depend on the external instruments connected to the probe system, such as source measure units (SMUs), lock-in amplifiers, or optical spectrum analyzers.

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the SC Series are on record.

    Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the SC Series are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the SC Series are on record.

    Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician

  • The process node or technology generation of the SC Series is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the SC Series are on record.

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Sources & citations

Sources (3)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]viavisolutions.com — viavisolutions.comviavisolutions.com
  2. [2]SC Series — JDSU | Specs, Sourcing & Service | Waferpedia — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
  3. [3]Inventory photo
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