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The add section includes a 1 x 8 splitter that receives signals through eight input C1 IN to C8 IN connectors,
combines them, and provides the resulting signal at the LINE OUT connector. An isolator on the output line
prevents reflection from the connected WSS. In addition, a sample of the output add-signal is connected to
the monitoring port MON, enabling monitoring the signal for test or maintenance purposes.

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8.3 Mux/DeMux Cards

ECI Telecom offers a range of passive Mux/DeMux cards for Apollo platforms. The DWDM Mux/DeMux
cards are based on flat-top technology, enabling back-to-back connectivity with lower attenuation
compared to other technologies. With this configuration, minimal (if any) regeneration is required for the
back-to-back Mux/DeMux connectivity. Mux/DeMux cards are available for DWDM with 16, 44, or 88
channels.

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8.3.1 MXD44/MXD44_P
The MXD44/MXD44_P is a DWDM Mux/DeMux card for 44 channels in the C band (Ch. 17-Ch. 60) with 100
GHz spacing and E/W configuration. The MXD44/MXD44_P occupies a double slot in the OPT9624 and
OPT9608 platforms. All connections to the card are made from the front panel and all connectors are LC
type.
The MXD44 and MXD44_P cards are very similar. The only difference between them is that the system
management can detect and read the MXD44 properties (like the Serial No. and HW Rev.), while the
MXD44_P is a totally passive and doesn't support this option.

NOTE: The MXD44/MXD44_P is supported in the Artemis 1P/2PE/2A/4A platforms and in the
following Apollo platforms:
OPT9624
OPT9608
OPT9603

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The following figure shows a general view of the MXD44/MXD44_P.

Figure 8-23: MXD44/MXD44_P general view

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The following figure shows the front panel of the MXD44/MXD44_P.

Figure 8-24: MXD44/MXD44_P front panel

The card two sections of the front panel are:

Mux: Operates as a 44-channel C band multiplexer. This section has a group of 44 CHxx connectors (xx
designates the channel number), each marked with the number of the channel in accordance with the
ITU T Recommendation G.694.1 grid. The marking M at the right side of the panel identifies the
corresponding multiplexer port input. The Mux output connector is identified as LINE OUT. The LINE
OUT level can be monitored at the MON -20 dB OUT connector.
DeMux: Operates as a 44-channel C band demultiplexer. This section has a group of 44 CHxx
connectors (xx designates the channel number), also marked with the G.694.1 channel number. The
marking D at the right side of the panel identifies the corresponding demultiplexer port output. The
DeMux input connector is identified as LINE IN. The LINE IN level can be monitored at the MON -20 dB
IN connector.

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8.3 Mux/DeMux Cards

8.3.1.1 MXD44/MXD44_P Functional Block Diagram

Figure 8-25: 44-channel C band Mux/DeMux functional block diagram

The functional block diagram of the MXD44/MXD44_P shows:

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