16 Channel DWDM Mux Demux
100GHz DWDM Mux Demux 16 Channel, with Monitor, Expansion and 1310nm Port, LC UPC, Dual Fiber, 1U Rack Mount, Arkoptics
Description
The 16 Channel DWDM passive Mux Demux modules deliver the benefits of a Dense Wave Division Multiplexer in a fully passive solution. They are designed for long-haul transmission where wavelengths are packed tightly together over the C-band range of wavelengths, up to 16 wavelengths in 0.8nm channel spacing.
Arkoptics provides 16CH DWDM multiplexers with monitor, upgrade and 1310nm wide band solution in TFF technology. This unit is a 1RU 19" Rack Mount filter with Mux/Demux functionality in accordance with the ITU-T G.694.1 100GHz grid.
Our 16CH DWDM Mux Demux are modular, scalable and are perfectly suited to transport PDH, SDH I SONET, ETHERNET services over CWDM and DWDM in optical metro edge and access network. Telcordia GR 1221, GR 1209, CE, RoHS, FCC are compliant.
Rigorous Application Test
Arkoptics performs rigorous application testing in end-use conditions.
Clean Fiber End-Face
Each port will be inspected to ensure a super clean fiber surface after mounted.
Function Ports Optional
Monitoring port, 1310nm wide band port and expansion port are available.
Adjustable Mounting Bracket
Adjustable mounting brackets extend infinitely to fit rack mounting depth.
16 Channels DWDM Mux Demux, 100GHz
Supports Monitor, Upgrade and 1310nm Function
–Passive Transparent Multiplexing at Any Rate, Any Service
–Low Insertion Loss: Max 3.0dB per Channel, Max 4.5dB per Link
–Monitor Port Taps off 1% of Signal to Monitor Channel Power Levels
–1310nm Port for 10G/40G/100G/400G Legacy Traffic
–UPG port for Network Capacity Expansion.
–Compatible with ITU Grid and Interconnects with All Optical Networking Products.
Thin Film Filter
TFF Technology
TFF effectively segregates or combines optical signals of varying wavelengths by leveraging the optical characteristics of specialized thin-film materials.
Arrayed Waveguide Grating
AWG Technology
AWG serves to multiplex and separate optical signals of various wavelengths through a planar wavefront beam splitter on an optical fiber.
Specifications
| DWDM Mux Demux |  40CH DWDM |  40CH DWDM |  32CH DWDM |  16CH DWDM |  8CH DWDM |  4CH DWDM |
| Technology Type | AAWG (Gaussian) | AAWG (Flat-top) | TFF | TFF | TFF | TFF |
| Channel Spacing | 100GHz (0.8nm) | |||||
| Channel Passband | ± 0.125nm | |||||
| Passband Ripple | ≤ 0.5dB | |||||
| Link Loss@Channel (incl. Connector) | ≤ 7.0dB | ≤ 9.0dB | ≤ 6.3dB | ≤ 4.5dB | ≤ 3.5dB | ≤ 2.5dB |
| Inerstion Loss@Channel (incl. Connector) | ≤ 3.5dB | ≤ 4.5dB | ≤ 3.8dB | ≤ 3.0dB | ≤ 2.8dB | ≤ 1.5dB |
| Insertion Loss@Monitor (incl. Connector) | ≤ 24dB | ≤ 24dB | ≤ 24dB | ≤ 24dB | ≤ 24dB | ≤ 24dB |
| Insertion Loss@1310nm (incl. Connector) | ≤ 1.0dB | ≤ 1.0dB | ≤ 1.0dB | ≤ 1.0dB | ≤ 1.0dB | N/A |
| Insertion Loss@UPG (incl. Connector) | N/A | N/A | ≤ 3.8dB | ≤ 3.0dB | ≤ 2.8dB | ≤ 1.5dB |
| Channel Isolation | Adjacent≥25dB Non-adjacent≥30dB | Adjacent≥25dB Non-adjacent≥30dB | Adjacent≥30dB Non-adjacent≥45dB | Adjacent≥30dB Non-adjacent≥45dB | Adjacent≥30dB Non-adjacent≥45dB | Adjacent≥30dB Non-adjacent≥45dB |
| Directivity | ≥40dB | ≥40dB | ≥50dB | ≥50dB | ≥50dB | ≥50dB |
| Return Loss | ≥40dB | ≥40dB | ≥45dB | ≥45dB | ≥45dB | ≥45dB |
| Polarization Dependent Loss | ≤ 0.5dB | ≤ 0.5dB | ≤ 0.2dB | ≤ 0.2dB | ≤ 0.2dB | ≤ 0.2dB |
| Polarization Mode Dispersion | ≤ 0.5ps | ≤ 0.5ps | ≤ 0.2ps | ≤ 0.2ps | ≤ 0.2ps | ≤ 0.2ps |
| Power Handling | ≤ 300mW | ≤ 300mW | ≤ 500mW | ≤ 500mW | ≤ 500mW | ≤ 500mW |
| Fiber Type | ITU-T G657 A1 | |||||
| Connector Type | LC UPC or Other Conn. | |||||
| Operating Temperature | -5°C to +70°C or -40°C to +85°C | |||||
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to +85°C | |||||
| Dimension | 1RU 19” Rack Mount | |||||
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Frequently Asked Question
- What is a 16 Channel DWDM Mux Demux used for?
A 16 Channel DWDM Mux Demux is suitable for small to mid-sized networks, including enterprise, campus, and access networks.
2. Is 16 channel DWDM enough for future growth?
It works well for moderate growth. However, for larger scaling needs, you may consider a 32 Channel DWDM Mux Demux or 40 Channel DWDM Mux Demux.
3. How does 16 channel compare to 8 channel DWDM?
A 16 channel system offers higher capacity and better scalability compared to 8 channel systems, making it more future-ready.
4. When should I upgrade from 16 to 32 channels?
You should upgrade when your bandwidth demand increases or when additional wavelengths are required.
A 32 Channel DWDM Mux Demux is a natural upgrade path.
5. Is 16 channel DWDM cost-effective?
Yes, it provides a good balance of cost and performance for most enterprise applications.
6. What is a DWDM Dual Fiber Mux Demux?
A DWDM Dual Fiber Mux Demux is a passive optical device used in Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) networks to combine (mux) and separate (demux) multiple wavelengths over two fibers—one for transmit and one for receive.
It enables high-capacity data transmission ver long distances and is widely used in telecom and data center networks.
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7. What is the difference between CWDM and DWDM technology?
The main difference lies in wavelength spacing:
- CWDM Dual Fiber uses wider spacing (20 nm), making it more affordable
- DWDM Dual Fiber uses narrow spacing, allowing more channels and higher capacity
For high-density networks, DWDM Mux Demux solutions are preferred.
