Modular Passive CWDM

Multiplexers (Cassettes)

Overview
With the increasing use of both fixed and mobile video and data, the demand for
bandwidth out to every cell tower continues to rise. For metro transport, fiber
scarcity is a major roadblock for network operators that need to expand the
number of customers they can reach and the number and capacity of the
services they can deliver.

MICROSENS Modular Multiplexer series of Coarse Wavelength Division

Multiplexing (CWDM) solutions provide network operators with a way to
selectively increase the utilization of their existing fiber plant up to 18 times to
rapidly provision additional bandwidth and services at a fraction of the
investment required to deploy new fiber. Whether rings, hub-and-spoke or point-
to-point links; dark or lit fiber; dual or single fiber working, MICROSENS CWDM
solutions enable network operators to eliminate fiber constraints, leverage
existing fiber plant investments, and accelerate revenue generation.

The MICROSENS solution is based on a 1RU passive chassis which can hold a mix
of various elements such as Multiplexers and Optical Add/Drop Multiplexers
(OADMs). The optical Multiplexers modules support either 8 or 10 channel
multiplexing schemes in a dual fiber configuration covering the S- and C-bands
from 1270 nm to 1610 nm.

For single fiber configuration, the muxes support 8 paired channels. Both 8 and
10-channel Multiplexers come in Extended Temperature Range (ETR) versions so
they can be deployed in environmental extremes from -40C to +65C.
Monitoring ports are also available allowing operators to non-intrusively validate
the performance of their network.

KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS

Cost effective network upgrade for either single or dual fiber spans
Low profile with 4 modules in 1RU
Increase bandwidth capacity of existing fiber by a factor of 18
Low insertion loss for maximum performance
Extended Temperature Range (ETR) -40C to +65C
Completely passive, no power or maintenance required

APPLICATIONS
High density Mobile Backhaul (MBH) / Mobile Fronthaul (MFH)
Network upgrades from single to multi-channel
Metro transport
Relief for fiber exhausted routes
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Optical parameters
MS430738M-C1 and MS430738M-C1X
Parameters Unit Specifications
Channel Count Ch 8

Channel Space nm 20

Channel Center Wavelength nm 1271-1371 nm & 1431-1451 nm

Channel Passband Min nm 6.5

Monitoring port
Max dB
2%/upgrade port NA / 1.2
Insertion
Loss Demux/Mux Pair Combined
Max dB 5
IL

Adjacent Channel Min dB 30

Isolation Non-Adjacent Channel Min dB 45

Polarization Dependent Loss Max dB 0.10

Return Loss Min dB 45

Connector Type LC/PC

Operating Temperature C 0 ~ 50 (-40 ~ 65 for X version)

Storage Temperature C -40 ~ 85

MS430738M-C2 and MS430738M-C2X

Parameters Unit Specifications
Channel Count Ch 8

Channel Space nm 20

Channel Center Wavelength nm 1471 - 1611

Channel Passband Min nm 6.5

Monitoring port
Max dB
2%/upgrade port 19/1.2
Insertion
Loss Demux/Mux Pair Combined
Max dB 5
IL

Adjacent Channel Min dB 30

Isolation Non-Adjacent Channel Min dB 45

Polarization Dependent Loss Max dB 0.10

Return Loss Min dB 45

Connector Type LC/PC

Operating Temperature C 0 ~ 50 (-40 ~ 65 for X version)

Storage Temperature C -40 ~ 85

MS430740-C1 and MS430740-C1X

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Parameters Unit Specifications
Channel Count Ch 10

Channel Space nm 20

Channel Center Wavelength nm 1271 - 1451

Channel Passband Min nm 6.5

Monitoring port
Max dB
2%/upgrade port NA / NA
Insertion
Loss Demux/Mux Pair Combined
Max dB 5
IL

Adjacent Channel Min dB 30

Isolation Non-Adjacent Channel Min dB 45

Polarization Dependent Loss Max dB 0.10

Return Loss Min dB 45

Connector Type LC/PC

Operating Temperature C 0 ~ 50 (-40 ~ 65 for X version)

Storage Temperature C -40 ~ 85

MS430738M-SF1 and MS430738M-SF2

Parameters Unit Specifications
Channel Count Ch 8

Channel Space nm 20

Channel Center Wavelength nm 1271-1611

Channel Passband Min nm 6.5

Monitoring port
Max dB
2%/upgrade port NA/NA
Insertion
Loss Demux/Mux Pair Combined
Max dB 5
IL

Adjacent Channel Min dB 30

Isolation Non-Adjacent Channel Min dB 45

Polarization Dependent Loss Max dB 0.10

Return Loss Min dB 45

Connector Type LC/PC

Operating Temperature C -40 ~ 65

Storage Temperature C -40 ~ 85

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Physical parameters
Module size: 1 slot
Operating temperature: -40..+65C for X (0..+50C standard
version)
Storage temperature: -40..+85C
Optical connectors: LC/PC
Fiber type: SMF 28e
Fiber length: 0.35+/-0.03m

Figure: MICROSENS modular passive CWDM Solution

Order Information
Art. No. Description

Modules
8 Channel CWDM (1271-1371nm & 1431-1451nm) Mux /Dmux with
MS430738M-C1
upgrade port
8 Channel CWDM (1471-1611nm) Mux /DMux , with upgrade port and
MS430738M-C2
Monitoring Taps
MS430740-C1 10 Channels CWDM Mux (1271-1451nm) Mux /DMux with upgrade port

MS430738M- 8 Channel CWDM (1271-1371nm & 1431-1451nm) Mux /Dmux with

C1X upgrade port, Extended Temperature Range (-40 to 65C)
MS430738M- 8 Channel CWDM (1471-1611nm) Mux /Dmux , with Monitoring Taps,
C2X Extended Temperature Range (-40 to 65C)
10 Channels CWDM Mux (1271-1451nm) Mux /Dmux with upgrade port,
MS430740-C1X
Extended Temperature Range (-40 to 65C)

MS430738M- 8 Channel Pairs CWDM Mux, A-Wavelengths labeled TX, Single Fiber,
SF1 Extended Temperature Range (-40 to 65C)

MS430738M- 8 Channel Pairs CWDM Mux, B-Wavelengths labeled TX, Single Fiber,
SF2 Extended Temperature Range (-40 to 65C)

Chassis

Optical Passive Rack, 1HU, 4 Cartridges capacity, Extended Temperature

MS430731M
Range (-40 to 65C)

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