Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing

GPTKB entity

Statements (35)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf optical multiplexing technology
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:DWDM
gptkbp:channelSpacing 0.4 nm
0.8 nm
gptkbp:contrastsWith gptkb:Coarse_Wavelength_Division_Multiplexing
gptkbp:deployment 1996
gptkbp:enables high data rates per fiber
multiple data channels on a single fiber
scalable network capacity
simultaneous transmission of multiple signals
up to 80 or more channels
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing
gptkbp:improves bandwidth of optical fiber
gptkbp:ITU-T_grid_spacing 100 GHz
50 GHz
gptkbp:operatesIn gptkb:L-band
gptkb:C-band
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:SONET/SDH
gptkb:Ethernet_over_fiber
optical networking
gptkbp:requires optical amplifiers
demultiplexers
multiplexers
precise wavelength control
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:ITU-T
gptkbp:supports long-distance transmission
gptkbp:usedFor telecommunications
enterprise networks
data center interconnects
gptkbp:usedIn fiber-optic communications
gptkbp:uses different wavelengths of light
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:IEEE_802.3ct
gptkb:IEEE_802.3cw
gptkb:Optical_Communication
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6