Fiber Driver CWDM and DWDM Multiplexers/DeMultiplexer

CWDM and DWDM Multiplexers/DeMultiplexers (MUX/DeMUX) provide the basic separation and combination function for each ITU wavelength grid. These modules may operate in pairs to establish a common trunk path for a range of optical channels to share an optical media fiber.

MRV provides a wide selection of specialized MUX/DeMUX modules for WDM. Custom WDM solutions are also available for applications beyond the current product designs including hybrid combinations of CWDM and DWDM.

Datasheets

  • Passive Mux/Demux Modules & Cables: Letter | A4
  • Passive DWDM Components: Letter | A4

Features

  • Dual or Single Fiber Bi-directional Links
  • Multiple ITU Grid Wavelengths
  • MUX/DeMUX Functions Combined
  • Balanced Insertion Losses
  • Optical Service Channel (OSC)
  • Local Monitor Port
  • Inventory and Status Management

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Applications

    Theory of Operation

  • A MUX at one end of a link combines a set of WDM wavelengths into a common optical fiber while a DeMUX at the other end separates the signals again for access by individual devices. The single shared fiber is divided into multiple virtual optical circuits that effectively multiply the available bandwidth on the fiber.
  • Some Fiber Driver MUX/DeMUX modules combine the two endpoint functions so that a single module at each end of the link creates bi-directional dual-fiber virtual links.
  • Passive optical technology is not directional, so light signals may pass in either direction. While a MUX module may perform the DeMUX function simply by sending the signal in the opposite direction, each module is designed to minimize insertion loss to the transmission. Multiple-port DeMUX modules are therefore designed to pair with specific MUX modules to balance the insertion loss across the virtual link ports. Balanced insertion losses by wavelength are important when budgeting optical transmission power for a WDM network.
  • A bi-directional link may be created with either a pair of one-way"uni-directional" fibers or a single two-way “bi-directional” fiber, each channel using a different wavelength for data in the two directions. Since a data light source may appear at either end of a link, a WDM link may carry a set of wavelengths in each direction to establish multiple bi-directional links over a single fiber.
  • An optical service channel (OSC) option on some modules aids administration of complex WDM networks. Each local network may use either a dual fiber (generally 1310 nm) or a bi-directional single fiber (generally 1310 nm and 1350 nm) for dedicated management data transport. Each module multiplexes the service channel with the data wavelengths over the common link for de-multiplexing at the remote site.
  • A monitor port is available on some modules to locally sample multiplexed link traffic for administration. This monitor diverts minimal light from the link to limit any losses for network usage, and the monitor signal may be amplified as needed.
  • Passive optical modules are designed for specific wavelengths and functions. A network management module co-resident with these optical modules in a powered chassis enables inventory and status reporting

Application Drawings

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Specifications

CWDM and Mux/Demux Modules
Operating Temp: Non-powered-40 to 85˚ C/-58 to 185˚ F
Operating Temp: DC powered-35 to 60˚ C/-31 to 140˚ F
Operating Temp: AC powered0 to 50˚ C/32 to 122˚ F
Storage Temperature-40 to 85˚ C/-58 to 185˚ F
Relative Humidity85% maximum, non-condensing
DimensionsHeight : 25 mm/1 in, Width: 75 mm/3 in, Depth : 175mm/7in
Weight249-425 g/8.5-15 oz depending on configuration
CertificationsEmissions/Immunity: FCC part 15 (Class A); IC (Class A); EMC Directive: Emission (Class A) and Immunity; RoHS Directive; China RoHS; WEEE Directive
DWDM Modules
Operating Tempeature-5 to 50˚ C/23 to 122˚ F
Storage Temperature-55 to 85˚ C/-67 to 185˚ F
Relative Humidity85% maximum, non-condensing
Storage Humidity5% to 95%, non-condensing
DimensionsOne slot/Height: 25 mm/1 in, Width: 90mm/3.56 in, Depth: 170mm/6.67in; Two slot/Height: 50 mm/2 in, Width: 90 mm/3.56 in, Depth: 170mm/6.67in
WeightOne slot/0.8 kg/1.8 lb; Two Slot//1.4 kg/3.1lb
CertificationsEmissions/Immunity: FCC part 15 (Class A); IC (Class A); EMC Directive: Emission (Class A) and Immunity; RoHS Directive; China RoHS; WEEE Directive

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Ordering Information

Fiber Driver WDM Solutions
Passive Wide WDM
EM316WP/53S Protocol Independent Two Wavelength Passive WDM, SM; (SC), 1310/1550nm
EM316WP/5155 Protocol Independent Single Fiber TX:1510: RX:1550nm, Single Mode with SC Connectors
EM316PLC/5559 Protocol Independent Single Fiber TX:1550, RX:1590nm, Single Mode with LC/SC Connectors
EM316PSC/5559 Protocol Independent Single Fiber TX:1550, RX:1590nm, Single Mode
EM316WP2/53S Protocol Independent 2-Passive Two Wavelength Passive WDM 13101550, Single Mode; Dual Fiber
EM316WP2/5155 Protocol Independent Single Fiber TX:1510, RX:1550nm, Single Mode with SC Connectors; Dual Fiber
EM316WP2/5961 Protocol Independent Single Fiber TX:1590, RX:1610nm, Single Mode with SC Connectors; Dual Fiber
CWDM Mux / DeMux Modules
CWDM Integrated Mux & DeMux Modules (Dual Fiber)
EM316PAMULC41 Passive Mux & DeMux with 4-MU Port connectors, LC Dual Fiber Trunk Connector. Wavelength 1470 -1530nm. (Includes MU to LC Cables, 12", SM)
EM316PAMULC42 Passive Mux & DeMux with 4-MU Port connectors, Dual Fiber, LC Dual Fiber Trunk Connector. Wavelength 1550 -1610nm. (Includes MU to LC Cables, 12", SM)
EM316PAMULC41N Passive Mux & DeMux with 4-MU Port connectors, LC Dual Fiber Trunk Connector. Wavelength 1470 -1530nm with 1310nm Optical Service Channel. (Includes MU to LC Cables, 12", SM)
EM316PAMULC42N Passive Mux & DeMux with 4-MU Port connectors, LC Dual Fiber Trunk Connector. Wavelength 1550-1610nm with 1310nm Optical Service Channel. (Includes MU to LC Cables, 12", SM).
EM316PAMULC8 Passive Mux & DeMux with 8-MU Port connectors, LC Trunk Connector. Wavelength 1470,1490, 1510,1530,1550,1570, 1590,1610nm. (Includes MU to LC Cables, 12", SM)
EM316PAMULC8N Passive Mux & DeMux with 8-MU Port connectors, LC Trunk Connector. Wavelength 1470,1490, 1510,1530,1550,1570, 1590,1610nm with 1310nm Optical Service Channel. (Includes MU to LC Cables, 12", SM).
CWDM Separated Mux or DeMux Modules (Single Fiber)
EM316PAMUSCM41 Passive Mux with 4-MU port Connectors, SC Single Fiber Trunk Connector. Wavelength 1470-1530nm. (Includes MU to LC Cables, 12", SM)
EM316PAMUSCD41 Passive DeMux with 4-MU port Connectors, SC Single Fiber Trunk Connector. Wavelength 1470 - 1530nm. (Includes MU to LC Cables, 12", SM)
EM316PAMUSCM42 Passive Mux with 4-MU port Connectors, SC Single Fiber Trunk Connector. Wavelength 1550 - 1610nm. (Includes MU to LC Cables, 12", SM)
EM316PAMUSCD42 Passive DeMux with 4-MU port Connectors, SC Single Fiber Trunk Connector. Wavelength 1550 -1610nm. (Includes MU to LC Cables, 12", SM)
EM316PAMUSCM8 Passive Mux with 8-MU Port connectors, Single Fiber, SC Connector Trunk, Wavelength 1470-1610nm. (Includes MU to LC Cables, 12", SM)
EM316PAMUSCD8 Passive DeMux with 8-MU Port Connectors, Single Fiber, SC Connector Trunk, Wavelength 1470-1610nm. (Includes MU to LC Cables, 12", SM)
EM316MXMUSC16 Passive Mux with 16-MU Port connectors, Single Fiber, SC Connector Trunk. Wavelength 1310-1610nm. (Includes MU to LC Cables, 12", SM)
EM316DXMUSC16 Passive DeMux with 16-MU Port connectors, Single Fiber, SC Connector Trunk. Wavelength 1310-1610nm. (Includes MU to LC Cables, 12", SM)
EM316MUX41N315B Passive Mux Single Fiber MU Connectors, 1470-1530nm and dual bi-directional OSC 1310/1350nm. (Includes MU to LC Cables, 12", SM)
EM316DMX41N315B Passive DeMux Single Fiber MU Connectors, 1470-1530nm and dual bi-directional OSC 1310/1350nm. (Includes MU to LC Cables, 12", SM)
EM316MUX42N315B Passive Mux Single Fiber MU Connectors, 1550-1610nm and dual bi-directional OSC 1310/1350nm. (Includes MU to LC Cables, 12", SM)
EM316DMX42N315B Passive DeMux Single Fiber MU Connectors, 1550-1610nm and dual bi-directional OSC 1310/135nm. (Includes MU to LC Cables, 12", SM)
EM316MUX8N315BD Passive Mux Single Fiber MU Connectors. Wavelength 1470-1610nm and dual bi-directional OSC 1310/1350nm. (Includes MU to LC Cables, 12", SM).
EM316DMX8N315BD Passive DeMux Single Fiber MU Connectors. Wavelength 1470-1610nm and dual bi-directional OSC 1310/1350nm. (Includes MU to LC Cables, 12", SM).
DWDM Mux / DeMux Modules
DWDM Single Fiber Separated Mux or DeMux Modules
EM316DWMX8-R1 One Slot, 8-Channel DWDM Mux. Red Channels #21-28. MU Port Connectors and SC Trunk. (Includes MU to LC Cables, 12", SM).
EM316DWDMX8-R1 One Slot, 8-Channel DWDM DeMux. Red Channels #21-28. MU Port Connectors and SC Trunk.
EM316DWMX8-R2 One Slot, 8-Channel DWDM Mux. Red Channels #29-36. MU Port
EM316DWDMX8-R2 One Slot, 8-Channel DWDM DeMux. Red Channels #29-36. MU Port Connectors and SC trunk.
EM316DWMX8-R2B One Slot, 8-Channel DWDM Mux. Red Channels #29-36, with band splitter.
EM316DWDMX8-R2B One Slot, 8-Channel DWDM DeMux. Red Channels #29-36, with band splitter. MU Port Connectors and dual MU trunk/expansion.
EM316DWMX8 One Slot, 8-Channel DWDM Mux. Red Channels #31-38. MU Port
EM316DWDMX8 One Slot, 8-Channel DWDM DeMux. Red Channels #31-38. MU Port Connectors and SC trunk.
EM316DWMX8-CW5 One Slot, 8-Channel DWDM Mux. Red Channels #31-38, for hybrid CWDM 1550 nm; MU Port Connectors and SC trunk.
EM316DWDMX8-CW5 One Slot, 8-Channel DWDM DeMux. Red Channels #31-38, for hybrid CWDM 1550 nm; MU Port Connectors and SC trunk.
EM316DWMX8-B1 Connectors and SC Trunk. (Includes MU to LC Cables, 12", SM).
EM316DWDMX8-B1 One Slot, 8-Channel DWDM DeMux. Blue Channels #43-50. MU Port Connectors and SC Trunk.
EM316DWMX8-B2B One Slot, 8-Channel DWDM Mux. Blue Channels #51-58, with band splitter.
EM316DWDMX8-B2B One Slot, 8-Channel DWDM DeMux. Blue Channels #51-58, with band splitter. MU Port Connectors and dual MU trunk/expansion.
EM316DWMX8-CW3 One Slot, 8-Channel DWDM Mux. Blue Channels #56-63, for hybrid CWDM
EM316DWDMX8-CW3 One Slot, 8-Channel DWDM DeMux. Blue Channels #56-63, for hybrid CWDM 1530 nm; MU Port Connectors and SC expansion trunk. (Includes MU to LC Cables, 12", SM).
EM316DWMUX16-R One Slot, 16-Channel DWDM Mux. Red Channels #21-36. MU Port Connectors and SC Trunk. (Includes MU to LC Cables, 12", SM).
EM316DWDMX16-R One Slot, 16-Channel DWDM DeMux. Red Channels #21-36. MU Port Connectors and SC Trunk.
EM316DWMUX16-B One Slot, 16-Channel DWDM Mux. Blue Channels #43-58. MU Port Connectors and SC trunk.
EM316DWDMX16-B One Slot, 16-Channel DWDM DeMux. Blue Channels #43-58. MU Port Connectors and SC trunk.
EM316DWMUX16-BE One Slot, 16-Channel DWDM Mux. Blue Channels #43-58. MU Port Connectors and LC trunk with Band splitter.
EM316DWDMX16-BE One Slot, 16-Channel DWDM DeMux. Blue Channels #43-58. MU Port Connectors and LC trunk with Band splitter.
EM316DWMX16-REM One Slot, 16-Channel DWDM Mux.ÿRed Channels #21-36. MU Port Connectors andÿSC trunk with Band splitterÿandÿMonitoringÿport. (Includes MU to LC Cables, 12", SM).
EM316DWDX16-REM One Slot, 16-Channel DWDM DeMux. Red Channels #21-36. MU Port Connectors andÿSC trunk with Band splitter, and Monitoring port. (Includes MU to LC Cables, 12", SM).
EM316DWMUX32-RB Two Slot, 32-Channel DWDM Mux. Channels 21-36 and 43-58 MU Port Connectors and SC Trunk.
EM316DWDMX32-RB Two Slot, 32-Channel DWDM DeMux. Channels 21-36 and 43-58 MU Port
EM316DWMUX32 Two Slot, 32-Channel DWDM Mux. Channels 21-52 MU Port Connectors and SC Trunk.
EM316DWDMX32 Two Slot, 32-Channel DWDM DeMux. Channels 21-52 MU Port Connectors and SC Trunk. (Includes MU to LC Cables, 12", SM).
EM316DWMUX40-M Two Slot,ÿ40-Channel DWDM Mux. Channels 21-60ÿMPO Port Connectors and SC Trunk.
EM316DWDMX40-M Two Slot,ÿ40-Channel DWDM DeMux. Channels 21-60ÿMPO Port Connectors and SC Trunk.

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