CWDM

GPTKB entity

Statements (25)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Wavelength-division_multiplexing
gptkbp:application metropolitan area networks
enterprise networks
access networks
gptkbp:channelNumber up to 18
gptkbp:channelSpacing 20 nm
gptkbp:contrastsWith gptkb:DWDM
gptkbp:feature lower power consumption
passive technology (no amplification required for short distances)
less complex than DWDM
less expensive transceivers
limited reach (typically up to 80 km)
lower cost than DWDM
multiplexes multiple optical carrier signals
supports data rates up to 10 Gbps per channel
typically used for shorter distances
uses different wavelengths (colors) of laser light
uses uncooled lasers
gptkbp:fullName gptkb:Coarse_Wavelength_Division_Multiplexing
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label CWDM
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:ITU-T_G.694.2
gptkbp:usedIn fiber-optic communications
gptkbp:wavelengthRange 1270 nm to 1610 nm
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Core_Network
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6