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CWDM Long-Distance Transmission Solution

Time: 2021-11-09
I. Overview
        In medium and long-distance fiber optic transmission applications (40km to 80km), CWDM transmission systems hold a significant market share. This paper briefly introduces the basics of CWDM and CWDM wavelength division multiplexers, focusing on two typical CWDM long-distance transmission solutions.
II. Introduction to CWDM Basics and WDM
1.  Introduction to CWDM Basics
Figure 1 1470-1610nm 8-Channel CWDM Channel Wavelength Diagram
        CWDM (Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing) is defined by ITU-T G.694.2 as having 18 wavelengths, ranging from 1270nm to 1610nm (e.g., 1270nm, 1290nm, ..., 1610nm) with a channel spacing of 20nm and a channel bandwidth of ±6.5nm. Generally, the last 8 channels (with center wavelengths of 1470nm, 1490nm, ..., 1610nm) are used for long-distance transmission (over 40km). CWDM optical modules require the emission wavelength to be controlled within ±6nm of the center wavelength to ensure the module's wavelength falls within the channel passband.
2. Introduction to Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexers
Figure 2 Product Photo of Moduletek 1U Chassis 8CH CWDM MUX&DEMUX
        8CH CWDM MUX&DEMUX Technical Parameters:
    • Model: MT2010-CWDM-MUX8-A
    • Wavelength: 1470nm-1610nm
    • Channel Spacing: 20nm
    • Bandwidth: ±6.5nm
    • Insertion Loss: ≤2.5dB (Note: Insertion loss unit is dB, not dBm)
    • Adjacent Channel Isolation: ≥30dB
    • Non-Adjacent Channel Isolation: ≥40dB
    • Fiber Type: Dual Fiber
    • Chassis: 19-Inch 1U Chassis
    • Operating Temperature: -5°C ~ +75°C

III. CWDM Long-Distance Transmission Network Solutions
1. 2-Site Networking
        Customer Requirements:
        Two nodes with a link length of 60km, requiring 8×10Gbps bandwidth communication between the two sites.
        Solution Design:
    ① After calculation, the total loss of the MUX (multiplexer) and fiber is ≤20dB. No optical amplifier is needed for the link, and the direct CWDM WDM transmission scheme provides a cost-optimal solution.
    ② Install an 8CH CWDM MUX&DEMUX (multiplexer & demultiplexer) at each of the two nodes to aggregate and transmit 8-channel signals.
Figure 3 2-Node 60km CWDM WDM Transmission Solution Diagram
2. Multi-Site Networking
        Customer Requirements:
        A 55km-long link, with two intermediate nodes to be added at the 15km and 40km points, enabling mutual communication among four sites.
        Solution Design:
    ① After calculation, the total loss of the MUX, OADM (Optical Add-Drop Multiplexer) and fiber is ≤20dB. No optical amplifier is needed for the link, and the CWDM WDM transmission scheme provides a cost-optimized solution.
    ② Install a 1CH OADM at each intermediate node to realize signal downloading and uploading respectively (OADM enables adding/removing specific wavelength channels without disrupting the main link).
Figure 4 4-Node 55km CWDM WDM Transmission Solution Diagram
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