OP35Mx / OP35Dx 4-, 8-, and 16-channel Optical Mux and Demux Modules

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Aurora Networks’ OP35Mx and OP35Dx series DWDM multiplexers and demultiplexers facilitate DWDM architectures. DWDM technology can dramatically increase network capacity without requiring additional fiber be deployed for super-trunking or narrowcasting applications. Aurora Networks supports DWDM architectures with a variety of products having 100 GHz center frequency spacing on the standard DWDM ITU Grid (ITU-T G.694.1) for 40 channels from Channel 20 to Channel 59. In many of Aurora’s products, these channels are logically partitioned into groups of 4, 8, or 16 channels (with letters used to designate channel groups). That concept is employed in the OP35Mx and OP35Dx series of mux and demux modules, with 4-, 8-, and 16-channel packaging configurations that are designed to minimize the combined insertion loss of the multiplexing and demultiplexing process.

Features

•  Both mux and demux modules available in 4-, 8- and 16-channel versions:
    •  4-channel optical mux and demux modules include cascade ports for
        daisy-chaining of multiple modules, and available with optional line
        monitoring tap (–20 dB from mux output or demux input)
    •  8-channel optical mux and demux modules
    •  16-channel optical mux and demux modules, available with optional
        cascade (pass-through) port or line monitoring tap (–20 dB from mux
        output or demux input)
•  Channels spaced on standard 100 GHz DWDM ITU grid
•  Flat-top passband
•  High optical isolation
•  Supports both forward and return path transmission of analog and digital
    signals
•  Mux and demux pairs optimized for minimum combined insertion loss
    across all channels
•  SC/APC connectors ensure performance repeatability, compatibility, and
    easy installation and maintenance
•  Industry’s highest packaging density (up to 32 modules per chassis for
    4- or 8-channel modules, up to 16 modules per chassis for 16-channel
    modules)
•  Occupies one half-depth slot (4- or 8-channel modules) or
    two half-depth slots (16-channel modules)
•  LGX chassis-compatible

Last revised 1 November 2006