32-Channel AAWG (Athermal Arrayed Waveguide Grating) Module

Name: 32-Channel AAWG (Athermal Arrayed Waveguide Grating) Module
Brand: T&S Communications Co., Ltd.

Identifier: 150021

IL≤4.5dB | -40~+85℃

Features

Athermal design
Compact structure
High stability and reliability
Low insertion loss and high isolation
Telcordia GR-1221-Core qualified
Telcordia GR-1209-Core qualified
RoHS compliant

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Product Description of 32-Channel AAWG (Athermal Arrayed Waveguide Grating) Module

The 32-Channel AAWG (Athermal Arrayed Waveguide Grating) Module is designed for high-performance wavelength multiplexing and demultiplexing in C-band Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) systems. Utilizing silicon-based silica planar optical waveguide technology, this module operates with zero power consumption, providing an energy-efficient solution for modern optical networks. The 32-channel configuration offers excellent channel spacing, low insertion loss, and high stability, ensuring optimal performance in long-haul communication and high-speed networks.

Specifications

Parameters	Conditions	Specifications			Units
Parameters	Conditions	Min	Typ.	Max	Units
Number of Channels	C24-C55	32			-
Channel Spacing	100GHz	100			GHz
Cha. Center Wavelength	C-band	ITU frequency			nm
Channel Passband	-	±0.11			nm
Center Wavelength Accuracy	=CWL-ITU	±0.05			nm
Center Wavelength Accuracy	CWL: average wavelength of average polarization at -3dB level from min Insertion Loss	±0.05			nm
1dB Channel Bandwidth	Bandwidth at -1dB level from min Insertion Loss, average polarization	0.2	-	-	nm
3dB Channel Bandwidth	Bandwidth at -3dB level from min Insertion Loss, average polarization	0.4	-	-	nm
Optical Insertion Loss	Worst Insertion Loss at passband , at all temperatures and polarizations.	-	-	4.5	dB
Adjacent Channel Isolation		25	-	-	dB
Non-Adjacent Channel Isolation		29	-	-	dB
Total Channel Isolation		21	-	-	dB
Insertion Loss Uniformity	Difference between the maximum and minimum Insertion Loss over all channels	-	-	1.2	dB
Directivity		40	-	-	dB
Insertion Loss Ripple	Max. of the difference between max. IL and min. IL across the ITU passband over all channels	-	-	1.5	dB
Optical Return loss	Input & output ports	40	-	-	dB
Polarization Dependent Loss	Maximum change of insertion loss over the passband and all polarization states	-	-	0.6	dB
Polarization Mode Dispersion	-	-	-	0.5	ps
Maximum Input Optical Power	-	-	-	300	mW

Absolute Maximum Ratings (Unless Otherwise Specified)

Parameters	Conditions	Specifications		Units
Parameters	Conditions	Min	Max	Units
Operating Temperature	Non-Condensing Environment	-5	65	℃
Operating Humidity		5	95	％RH
Storage Temperature		-40	85	℃
Storage Humidity		5	95	％RH
Maximum Optical Power	All Mux/Demux Input Ports at the same time, Continuous		300	mW

Note:

Parameters are specified for the whole passband over all polarization states and operating temperature range.

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