--- type: product schema_version: 1 stock_number: "79603-1" canonical_url: "https://www.artisantg.com/79603-1/Exfo-FTBx-9160-01-02-B-EI" json_url: "https://www.artisantg.com/79603-1/Exfo-FTBx-9160-01-02-B-EI.json" generated_at: "2026-11-07T02:26:52.830Z" last_updated: "2026-10-16T05:35:40.850-05:00" --- # Exfo FTBx-9160-01-02-B-EA MEMS Optical Switch _Summary and Categories are this item's record. The description sections and FAQ are machine-assisted and can contain errors; where they disagree with the record, the record is correct, and where description sections disagree with each other, Details wins._ ## Summary - Manufacturer: Exfo - Model: FTBx-9160-01-02-B-EA - Condition: Used and in Excellent Condition - Price: $1,995.00 USD - Availability: In stock, 1 available - Warranty: 1-Year Warranty with 30-Day Return Guarantee - ITAR restricted: No - Shipping weight: 3 lb, estimated - Shipping dimensions: 12X9X6 in, estimated ## Categories - Test Equipment > Optical Test > Optical Switches (primary) - Military and Embedded Equipment > Embedded & Industrial > Other Modular ## Details ### Configuration - Insertion Loss at 1310 nm: 0.9 dB - Insertion Loss at 1530 nm to 1650 nm: 0.7 dB - Switching Time: 20 ms - Number of Slots: 1 - Number of Channels: 2 - Connector: APC Universal Interface ## Overview A MEMS-based 1xN optical switch designed for automated routing of optical signals in fiber optic test and measurement, network monitoring, and remote fiber provisioning applications. Operates within modular test platforms, interfacing via optical connectors (e.g., LC/APC) and an internal bus for remote control and data transfer. Facilitates high-speed, repeatable switching for component characterization, network simulation, and automated lab/production environments. ## Function Single-mode fiber optic switching module utilizing micro-electromechanical systems technology for automated optical path routing and signal distribution. Provides software-controlled switching between multiple fiber inputs and outputs with low insertion loss and high isolation. Enables remote switching operations for fiber network testing, monitoring, and reconfiguration applications. Integrates with test platforms for automated measurement sequences and reduces manual fiber handling during optical component characterization and network troubleshooting procedures. ## Platform High-performance optical testing system integrated into EXFO's FTBx platform for network equipment manufacturers, telecom labs, and field technicians. Features MEMS technology to redirect light with micromirrors, enables matrix-based optical path configurations, supports both single-mode and multi-mode fibers, and operates across C+L bands with low insertion loss. Offers multiple connector options and remote operation capabilities. Designed for test automation, component characterization, network simulation, and protection switching applications requiring high-reliability optical routing in both manufacturing and deployment environments. ## Application Applications include precise, repeatable fiber-to-fiber switching for optical signal routing in manufacturing and R&D test environments. It supports automated testing setups by enabling fast switching (=30 ms) among multiple singlemode fiber channels (up to 1×32 configuration), facilitating analysis with instruments like optical spectrum analyzers and bit-error-rate testers. The switch integrates into compact rackmount platforms with remote control via LAN or GPIB interfaces, ideal for parallel testing of multiple devices under test (DUTs) and dynamic reconfiguration of optical test stations in high-throughput manufacturing and development workflows. ## Interface SC/APC connectors for optical inputs and outputs, USB 2.0 Type-B connector for computer interface and control, Ethernet RJ-45 connector for network communication, requires FTBx series mainframe chassis for power and communication via proprietary backplane connector, GPIO pins for external trigger and synchronization signals, status LEDs for operational indication ## Images - - - - -