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# Advantest Q8172 Optical Channel Selector

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## Summary

- Manufacturer: Advantest
- Model: Q8172
- Condition: Used and in Excellent Condition
- Price: Quote only
- Availability: Not in Stock
- Warranty: 1-Year Warranty with 30-Day Return Guarantee
- ITAR restricted: No
- Shipping weight: 5 lb
- Shipping dimensions: 20X20X6 in

## Categories

- Test Equipment > Optical Test > Optical Switches (primary)

## Details

This Advantest Q8172 Optical Channel Selector is used and in excellent condition.

### Configuration

- 2x5 Switch (Cascaded 1x2 and 1x5 Switches)
- Optical Interface: FC/PC
- Fiber Type: Singlemode
- Insertion Loss: <3.5 dB

## Images

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