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Key characteristics and parameters of WDM Wavelength Division Multiplexer

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Key WDM parameters include wavelength spacing, channel count, spectral efficiency, insertion loss, crosstalk, and system capacity, which define the performance of multiplexers in fiber-optic networks.Core Parameters

1. Wavelength Spacing:

  • Defines the spectral separation between adjacent channels.
  • For DWDM, typical spacing is 0.8 nm (100 GHz) or 0.4 nm (50 GHz) in the C-band (1530–1565 nm), with ultra-dense systems reaching 12.5 GHz spacing .
  • For CWDM, spacing is wider, typically 20 nm, covering 1270–1610 nm, suitable for fewer channels and cost-sensitive applications . 2. Channel Count:
  • DWDM can support 40–96 channels or more, depending on spacing and amplification, enabling aggregate capacities up to 96 Tbps .
  • CWDM supports 8–18 channels, limited by broader spacing and simpler transceivers . 3. Spectral Efficiency:
  • Measures data rate per unit frequency (bits/s/Hz).
  • DWDM systems achieve 4–8 bits/s/Hz, while CWDM is lower due to wider spacing . 4. Insertion Loss:
  • Loss introduced by the multiplexer/demultiplexer, typically

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