Switching Optical Routes Typical Applications
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Selecting one of several DUTs in a parallel
test setup
In Figure 133, two Agilent 81595A/S 1x4 Optical Switches are used to
select one of up to four DUTs in a parallel test setup.
Figure 133 DUT selection in a parallel test setup
Selecting one of several instruments
In Figure 133, an Agilent 81595A/S 1x4 Optical Switch is used to select
one of up to four analysing instrument.
Figure 134 Test instruments selection
In each case, the advantages to be gained from using switch modules
include speedier changes to the test setup, and improved
measurement repeatability.
DUT
DUT
DUT
DUT
Source
Analyzing
Instruments
1 x 4 switch
1 x 4 switch
DUT
Source
WLM
OSA
Power meter
BERT
1 x 4 switch