VXI SM8000 - Manual (Page 25)

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SM8000 Series Operation 25
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SM8001 / SM8002 - Multi-Channel Switches
The multi-channel optical switches are optical-mechanical switches that allow selection of an
individual fiber channel by means of a high-resolution stepper motor. The stepper motor moves
the common fiber into direct alignment with the output fiber. The switch module is optically
passive, operating independently of data rate, data format, and optical signal direction.
F IGURE 3-1: M ULTI -C HANNEL S WITCH - I NTERNAL C OMPONENTS