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AddOn CWDM-MUX-8D-AO 8-Channel CWDM Duplex Multiplexing Cartridge with LC Connector for Single-Mode Fiber
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This CWDM multiplexer operates across eight standardized ITU-T wavelengths from 1471nm to 1611nm, providing dedicated channels for signal separation and combining. The LC connector interface ensures reliable optical coupling with minimal insertion loss, while the single-mode fiber support delivers long-distance transmission capabilities typical of metropolitan and campus network applications.
The cartridge design incorporates pass ports that allow specific wavelengths to bypass the multiplexing function when needed, offering network designers additional flexibility in signal routing and service provisioning. This feature is particularly valuable in hybrid networks where both multiplexed and direct connections must coexist within the same infrastructure.
Key Product Advantages
The AddOn multiplexer cartridge delivers substantial value through its combination of channel density, optical performance, and deployment flexibility. By leveraging standardized CWDM wavelengths, it ensures interoperability with compatible transceivers and network equipment while maintaining signal integrity across extended distances.
Bandwidth Optimization
Enables eight independent data channels over a single fiber pair, multiplying available bandwidth without laying additional fiber cables.
- 8-channel capacity
- Wavelength-specific isolation
- Reduced fiber count requirements
Network Flexibility
Pass ports provide selective bypass capability for specific wavelengths, allowing customized signal routing within complex optical networks.
- Configurable signal paths
- Hybrid network support
- Service provisioning options
Deployment / Use Cases
This CWDM multiplexer cartridge finds application in various scenarios where fiber infrastructure is constrained but bandwidth demands continue growing. Telecommunications providers deploy it to add services on existing fiber links, while enterprises use it to consolidate multiple network connections between facilities.
The single-mode fiber compatibility makes it suitable for distances beyond typical multimode limitations, supporting deployments spanning several kilometers. The cartridge form factor allows integration into standard optical distribution frames, making it compatible with most fiber management systems without requiring specialized enclosures or mounting hardware.
Metropolitan Network Expansion
Ideal for service providers needing to increase capacity on existing fiber routes between central offices or data centers without costly new fiber installation.
Enterprise Campus Backbone
Supports high-bandwidth connections between buildings in campus environments where fiber availability is limited and must be utilized efficiently.
Highlights
- 8-channel CWDM multiplexing cartridge for duplex operation
- LC connector interface for reliable optical coupling
- Single-mode fiber compatibility for long-distance transmission
- Includes pass ports for flexible signal routing options
- RoHS and WEEE environmental compliance standards
- Lifetime warranty for long-term deployment confidence
- Compact cartridge format for easy integration
- Standardized ITU-T wavelengths from 1471nm to 1611nm
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AddOn |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CWDM-MUX-8D-AO |
| Brand Name | AddOn |
| Product Name | Multiplexer Module |
| Product Type | Multiplexer Module |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| Technical Information | |
| Application/Usage | Multiplexing |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Connector Type | LC |
| Media & Performance | |
| Media Type Supported | Optical Fiber |
| Fiber Mode Supported | Single-mode |
| Miscellaneous | |
| TAA Compliant | No |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| Environmental Compliance | Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS),Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | Lifetime |
FAQ
What type of fiber is compatible with this CWDM multiplexer?
This AddOn multiplexer cartridge is designed specifically for single-mode optical fiber. Single-mode fiber supports longer transmission distances with lower signal attenuation compared to multimode fiber, making this cartridge suitable for metropolitan network links and campus backbone connections that may span several kilometers.
How many channels does this CWDM cartridge support?
The CWDM-MUX-8D-AO provides eight distinct wavelength channels: 1471nm, 1491nm, 1511nm, 1531nm, 1551nm, 1571nm, 1591nm, and 1611nm. Each wavelength operates as an independent data channel, allowing eight separate signals to be multiplexed onto a single fiber pair for efficient bandwidth utilization.
What are the pass ports used for in this multiplexer?
The pass ports allow specific wavelengths to bypass the multiplexing function entirely. This provides network designers with flexibility to route certain signals directly through the cartridge without combining them with other channels, enabling hybrid network configurations where both multiplexed and direct connections are required within the same infrastructure.
What type of connectors does this cartridge use?
This multiplexer cartridge features LC duplex connectors. The LC interface provides reliable optical coupling with low insertion loss and is widely adopted in fiber optic networks for its compact size and excellent performance characteristics in single-mode applications.
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