Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing

GPTKB entity

Statements (19)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf optical multiplexing technology
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:CWDM
gptkbp:application metropolitan area networks
enterprise networks
gptkbp:channelNumber up to 18
gptkbp:channelWavelengthRange 1270 nm to 1610 nm
gptkbp:contrastsWith gptkb:Dense_Wavelength_Division_Multiplexing
gptkbp:enables multiple signals on a single fiber
gptkbp:feature less complex than DWDM
lower cost than DWDM
no need for precise temperature control
passive technology
supports both analog and digital signals
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:ITU-T_G.694.2
gptkbp:usedIn fiber optic communications
gptkbp:wavelengthSpacing 20 nm
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Optical_Communication
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6