96-Channel DWDM MUX/DEMUX – 50GHz AAWG, Dual Fiber, with 1310nm & Monitor Port (2U)

The 96-Channel DWDM AAWG MUX/DEMUX is a fully passive, high-density wavelength multiplexing solution designed to maximize C-band fiber capacity in carrier, data center, and metro networks.Supporting ITU-T G.694.1 50GHz grid, this unit enables reliable point-to-point transmission of up to 97 simultaneous services over dual fiber.The system integrates a dedicated 1310nm legacy port and a monitor port, allowing seamless coexistence of DWDM traffic with existing services and non-intrusive optical power monitoring.

Key Features

• 96 DWDM channels covering C14 to H61
• 50GHz channel spacing for maximum spectral efficiency
• Passive AAWG technology – no power required
• Integrated 1310nm legacy service port
• Dedicated monitor port for live link and power monitoring
• Low insertion loss and high channel isolation
• Dual-fiber design for point-to-point transmission
• Standard 2U 19” rack-mount chassis

Optical Specifications

• Channel count: 96 DWDM channels
• Wavelength range:
• C14 / H14 to C61 / H61
• Approx. 1528.38 nm – 1566.31 nm
• Channel spacing: 50GHz (˜0.4nm)
• Center wavelength accuracy: ±0.05nm
• Technology: AAWG (Athermal Arrayed Waveguide Grating)

Optical Performance

• Insertion loss (per wavelength port): = 7.0 dB
• Total link loss: = 14 dB
• Total crosstalk: = 25 dB
• Channel isolation:
• Adjacent: = 25 dB
• Non-adjacent: = 30 dB
• Passband ripple: = 0.75 dB
• Return loss: = 40 dB
• Directivity: = 40 dB
• Polarization dependent loss (PDL): = 0.5 dB
• Polarization mode dispersion (PMD): = 0.5 ps

Legacy & Monitoring Ports

• 1310nm Port

Supports legacy and overlay services, including:

• 1G LX / SX
• 10G LR
• 40G ER4 / LR4
• 100G LR / ER4 / LR4 / ZR4
• Monitor Port (MON)
• Optical power and link monitoring
• Enables troubleshooting without impacting live traffic

Mechanical & Environmental

• Form factor: 2U rack-mount
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 88 × 440 × 230 mm
• Net weight: 4.5 kg
• Connector type: LC/UPC
• Operating temperature: -5°C to +65°C
• Storage temperature: -40°C to +85°C

Applications

• DWDM backbone and metro networks
• Data centers and inter-data-center links (DCI)
• Broadcast & TV networks
• Financial and government infrastructure
• Cloud and large-scale data transport
• Carrier and ISP optical aggregation