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SO-CWDM-MUX+UPG+MON
MUX/DEMUX, 19’’ chassis, 8 or 18 channels
General Description
Multiplexer products combine multiple data signals into one signal for transport over one fiber. Demultiplexers
separate the signal at the other end. Wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) greatly increases capacity of systems.
To manage bandwidth and expand capacity of existing fiber optic backbones, Wavelength Division Multiplexing
(WDM) works by simultaneously combining and transmitting multiple signals at different wavelengths through the
same fiber.
A key advantage of WDM is its protocol and bit-rate independency. WDM-based networks can transmit data in IP,
ATM, SONET/SDH, and Ethernet. It can handle bitrates between 100 Mbps and 40 Gbps. Therefore, WDM-based
networks can carry different types of traffic at different speeds. It creates a less costly method for quick response to
customers' bandwidth demands and protocol changes.
This MUX/DEMUX are deployed in "Coarse wavelength division multiplexing". (CWDM) The device is passive when it
comes to electricity and measures as 1RU 19" device. The device comes with LC connectors. The Solid Optics MUX
devices are available with 8 and 18 channels. Both versions have a monitor port. The monitor port allows you to
measure your input/output when data communication is active.
The 8 channel version also comes with an upgrade port. The upgrade port is an addition of wavelength 1260-1458nm.
This allows you to add another ten channels in a later stadium without having the need to replace anything.
Custom versions are available upon request.
Product features
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Available in 8 and 18 Channel versions from 1270 to 1610 with 20nm steps
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Low attenuation
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Comes with LC/UPC connectors
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Passive; no electricity needed
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Operating Temperature -40 °C to 75 °C
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Comes standard with Monitor port (1% tap)
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Clear Tx and Rx prints for easy patching
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8 port mux comes with UPG port (1260-1458nm)
+31 (0)88 34 23 776
info@solid-optics.com
www.solid-optics.com
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Product Characteristics
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Parameter
Insertion loss incl. connector
Additional monitor port loss
Insertion loss excl. connector pair losses
UPG port
1% Monitor port
Isolation CWDM adjacent
Isolation CWDM non-adjacent
Isolation 1310 – 1550nm wide
Return loss
Polarization dependant loss
Temperature dependant loss
Maximum optical power
Connector type
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
*other connectors available on request
+31 (0)88 34 23 776
info@solid-optics.com
8 Channel+UPG
2.5dB max
2.0dB typically
0.3dB
< 4 dB
1260-1458nm
-20dB
> 30dB
> 40dB
> 50dB
< -4.5dB
< 0.1dB
< 0.6dB
300 mW
LC/UPC*
-40 to 75 °C
-55 to 85 °C
18 Channel
3.5dB max
2.5dB typically
0.3dB
< 5 dB
n/a
-20dB
> 30dB
> 40dB
> 50dB
< -4.5dB
< 0.1dB
< 0.6dB
300 mW
LC/UPC*
-40 to 75 °C
-55 to 85 °C
www.solid-optics.com
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