Optilab DCMs (Dispersion Compensation Modules) are rack-mountable spools of dispersion compensating fiber for DWDM networks.
Product Overview
The QAMnet DCM (Dispersion Compensation Modules) are rack-mountable spools of dispersion compensating fiber for DWDM networks. The DCMs are used to counteract the effects of chromatic dispersion in single mode fiber used in DWDM networks. This will increase, reduce, or eliminate Bit Error Rate (BER) during transmission.
Used in conjunction with Optilab DWDM EDFAs, DCMs can extend transmission distance in DWDM networks. QAMnet DCMs are passive devices which do not require power or maintenance. It is available in 40 km, 60 km and 80 km versions.
Applications
- DWDM
Features
- Passive device
- Low insertion loss
- Compensates up to 40 channels of DWDM signal in C-Band
| Feature Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Technical Specification | |
| Designed for Optical Fiber | SMF-28, Single Mode Fiber (ITU G.652) |
| Wavelength Range | 1525 nm to 1565 nm |
| PMD (Average) | 1.0 ps max. |
| Slope efficiency | > 65% |
| DCM-40 | |
| Chromatic Dispersion Value | -680±10 ps/nm , for 40 km distance |
| Insertion Loss | 3.8 ±0.5 dB |
| DCM-60 | |
| Chromatic Dispersion Value | -1020±10 ps/nm , for 60 km distance |
| Insertion Loss | 5.1 ±0.5 dB |
| DCM-80 | |
| Chromatic Dispersion Value | -1360±10 ps/nm , for 80 km distance |
| Insertion Loss | 6.5 ±0.5 dB |
| Mechanical Specifications | |
| Housing Type | Rack mount, Aluminum |
| Connectors | FC/UPC, SC/APC, or customer specified |
| Housing Dimensions | 13.75in (L) x 19in (W) x 1.75in (H) |
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