16×16 AWGR equipment for DWDM systems, providing low-loss wavelength routing with C-band 100GHz spacing for optical communication and data center applications. The 16×16 AWGR (Arrayed Waveguide Grating Router) equipment is a high-performance passive optical device designed for DWDM systems and wavelength routing applications. Featuring 16 input and 16 output ports, this AWGR enables efficient wavelength multiplexing and routing with high precision.
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Description
16×16 AWGR Equipment (C-Band 100GHz DWDM Wavelength Router) Overview
The 16×16 AWGR (Arrayed Waveguide Grating Router) equipment is a high-performance passive optical device designed for DWDM systems and wavelength routing applications. Featuring 16 input and 16 output ports, this AWGR enables efficient wavelength multiplexing and routing with high precision.
Operating in the C-band with 100 GHz channel spacing, the device provides low insertion loss and high channel isolation, ensuring stable signal transmission in complex optical networks. Its cyclic wavelength routing capability makes it ideal for scalable optical communication systems.
This AWGR equipment is widely used in ROADM systems, data center interconnects, and distributed optical switching applications, providing a compact and reliable solution for modern optical networks.
Key Features
- 16 × 16 input/output ports
- C-band operation with 100 GHz spacing
- Cyclic wavelength routing
- Low insertion loss (2–6 dB)
- High channel isolation
- Compact equipment-level package
Applications
- Wavelength routing in DWDM systems
- ROADM (Reconfigurable Optical Add-Drop Multiplexer)
- Data center interconnects
- Optical switching systems
- Passive optical networks (P2MP)
Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Unit | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Channel Profile | – | Gause |
| Channel Spacing | GHz | 100 |
| Wavelength | – | C-band |
| Input / Output Channels | – | 16 |
| Wavelength Accuracy | nm | 0.23 |
| 1dB Pass Band | nm | 0.23 |
| Insert Loss | dB | 2~6 |
| Adjacent channel Isolation | dB | ≥25 |
| Non-Adjacent channel Isolation | dB | ≥30 |
| Return Loss | dB | ≥25 |
| Polarization Mode dispersion | ps | ≤0.15 |
| Polarization depended Loss | dB | ≤0.5 |
| TEC Voltage | V | 5 |
| Operating temperature | ℃ | -5～+65 |
| Store temperature | ℃ | -40～+85 |
| Package Size | mm | 484×250×45 |
Ordering Information
| Family Name | – | AWGR | – | Package | Channel Number | Start Number | Fiber type | Fiber Length | Connector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT | – | AWGR | – | C: chip
M: module E: equipment |
16: 16×16 | Starting ITU
channel number |
09: Ф9mm | 05: 0.5 m
10: 1 m |
1: SC/PC
2: SC/APC 3: SC/UPC 4: FC/PC 5: FC/APC 6: FC/UPC 7: LC/PC 8: LC/APC |
Example：
| Family Name | – | AWGR | – | Package | Channel Number | Start Number | Fiber type | Fiber Length | Connector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT | – | AWGR | – | M | 16 | C36 | 09 | 05 | 7 |
AWGR Network Integration
Confirm channel spacing, input/output port count, C-band wavelength plan, insertion-loss budget and connector or fiber interface when designing DWDM routing networks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of photonic device is 16×16 AWGR Equipment (C-Band 100GHz DWDM Wavelength Router)?
16×16 AWGR Equipment (C-Band 100GHz DWDM Wavelength Router) belongs to the AWGR product family and is used for optical routing applications.
What wavelength or spectral range does 16×16 AWGR Equipment (C-Band 100GHz DWDM Wavelength Router) use?
The specified wavelength or spectral range is C-band / 100 GHz channel spacing. Refer to the technical specifications above for operating conditions and applicable tolerances.
What package is available for 16×16 AWGR Equipment (C-Band 100GHz DWDM Wavelength Router)?
The product is listed in Equipment format. Check the package drawing and pin or fiber details above before integration.
What applications are associated with 16×16 AWGR Equipment (C-Band 100GHz DWDM Wavelength Router)?
The product is listed for Optical Wavelength Routing, Optical Communications. Suitability should be evaluated against the required optical and electrical specifications.
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Additional information
| Device Technology | AWGR |
|---|---|
| Wavelength Band | C-Band DWDM |
| Application | Optical Communications, Optical Wavelength Routing |
| Package Type | Equipment |
| Device Function | Optical Routing |
| Wavelength / Spectral Range | C-band / 100 GHz channel spacing |
| Operating Mode | Passive Optical Routing |
| Optical Interface | WDM Fiber Ports |
