CWDM and DWDM Mux/DeMux

CWDM and DWDM technology expands network bandwidth capacity without the cost of expanding the fiber cable infrastructure. The multiplexing (Mux) module combines all the wavelengths, each of which carries its own data, into one fiber link. The DeMultiplexing (DeMux) module, on the other end, separates and sorts these wavelengths back to the individual fiber links. The CWDM and DWDM systems are transparent to all the data rates and independent of different fiber network standards.

The CWDM system uses the standard wavelengths from 1270 nm to 1610 nm with a channel spacing of 20 nm. Typical DWDM wavelengths are positioned in a grid with 50-200 GHz spacing in optical frequency, and cover the ITU channels from 17 to 61.

OptixCom’s Mux/Demux module uses advanced optical grating components to combine and separate the wavelengths. The CWDM Mux/DeMux module is available from 1x2 to 1x16 ports with dual path channels and a bypass band. The DWDM Mux/DeMux module supports up to 48 ITU channels with 100 or 200 GHz spacing. The module is conveniently packaged in a 19"rack mount for systems with large port counts.