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RED BLUE MWDM
RED BLUE MWDM
C-LIGHT RED BLUE MWDM is a medium wavelength division multiplexing technology based on red-blue band partitioning, dividing the spectrum into red bands (longer wavelengths, e.g., 1547–1561 nm) and blue bands (shorter wavelengths, e.g., 1530–1543.2 nm) to enable single-fiber bidirectional transmission or wavelength-specific management. Utilizing thin-film filtering for wavelength separation, it achieves low insertion loss and high isolation, optimizing fiber resource utilization while reducing deployment costs. This technology is suited for metropolitan and backbone networks, balancing transmission capacity and system complexity.
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RED BLUE MWDM for Efficient Single-Fiber Bidirectional Wavelength Management

Form Factor
Part No.WavelengthPigtailLengthDimensionConnector

Note

MWDMCLMWDM-1*1547~1561nm(RED); 1530~1543 (BLUE) ; Pigtail OptionalLength OptionalDimension OptionalConnector OptionalN/A
MWDMCLMWDM-2*1547~1561nm(BLUE); 1530~1543(RED)Pigtail Optional

Length

Optional

Dimension OptionalConnector OptionalN/A

RED BLUE MWDM is a medium wavelength division multiplexing solution that divides the optical spectrum into red and blue wavelength bands for efficient wavelength management over a shared fiber. Using thin-film filtering technology, it separates the 1547–1561nm RED band and 1530–1543nm BLUE band with low insertion loss and high isolation. The solution is suitable for metro and backbone networks that require single-fiber bidirectional transmission and efficient fiber resource utilization.

Key Features of RED BLUE MWDM

Red and Blue Band Partitioning

The MWDM architecture divides the optical spectrum into RED and BLUE wavelength bands, enabling efficient wavelength separation for bidirectional optical transmission.

Single-Fiber Bidirectional Transmission

Different wavelength bands can be assigned to opposite transmission directions, allowing bidirectional communication over a shared optical fiber.

Thin-Film Filtering

Thin-film filter technology provides selective wavelength separation while supporting low insertion loss and high isolation between the RED and BLUE bands.

Flexible Customization

Pigtail, fiber length, package dimensions, and connector configurations can be customized according to specific network integration requirements.

RED BLUE MWDM Wavelength Configurations

CLMWDM-1*

CLMWDM-1* uses 1547–1561nm as the RED band and 1530–1543nm as the BLUE band, with optional pigtail, length, dimension, and connector configurations.

CLMWDM-2*

CLMWDM-2* reverses the band assignment, using 1547–1561nm as the BLUE band and 1530–1543nm as the RED band for flexible wavelength planning.

RED Band

The RED band covers the longer wavelength range of approximately 1547–1561nm and can be assigned to one direction or wavelength group according to the network design.

BLUE Band

The BLUE band covers the shorter wavelength range of approximately 1530–1543nm and can be paired with the RED band for bidirectional fiber transmission.

How RED BLUE MWDM Works

Spectrum Division

The optical spectrum is separated into RED and BLUE wavelength bands, creating two distinct wavelength groups within the MWDM system.

Wavelength Separation

Thin-film filters selectively pass or reject designated wavelengths so that the RED and BLUE bands can be routed according to the optical network architecture.

Bidirectional Fiber Sharing

One wavelength band can be assigned to one transmission direction and the other band to the reverse direction, allowing both directions to share a single fiber.

Fiber Resource Optimization

Using different wavelength bands for bidirectional transmission can reduce the need for separate fiber pairs and improve utilization of existing fiber infrastructure.

RED BLUE MWDM Applications

Metro Optical Networks

RED BLUE MWDM can be deployed in metro networks where efficient fiber utilization and wavelength-based bidirectional transmission are required.

Backbone Networks

The wavelength-band architecture provides an option for backbone links that need to optimize existing fiber resources while maintaining separate optical transmission directions.

Single-Fiber Bidirectional Links

RED and BLUE bands can be assigned to opposite directions, providing a practical wavelength solution for bidirectional transmission over a single fiber.

Wavelength-Specific Management

The separated wavelength bands provide greater flexibility for optical network planning, channel assignment, and fiber resource management.

RED BLUE MWDM vs. Conventional WDM

Band-Based Wavelength Management

RED BLUE MWDM divides wavelengths into two defined spectral bands, making it particularly suitable for applications requiring separation of transmission directions.

Single-Fiber Architecture

The RED/BLUE wavelength assignment can support bidirectional transmission over one fiber instead of requiring separate fibers for each direction.

Efficient Fiber Utilization

By assigning different wavelength bands to different transmission paths, MWDM can improve the utilization of existing fiber resources.

Flexible Integration

Optional pigtails, connectors, fiber lengths, and dimensions allow the MWDM component to be adapted to different optical network equipment and deployment environments.

FAQ About RED BLUE MWDM

Q1. What is RED BLUE MWDM?

RED BLUE MWDM is a medium wavelength division multiplexing solution that separates optical signals into RED and BLUE wavelength bands for wavelength management and bidirectional fiber transmission.

Q2. What wavelengths are used for the RED and BLUE bands?

The product supports a RED band of approximately 1547–1561nm and a BLUE band of approximately 1530–1543nm, with the band assignment depending on the selected model.

Q3. Can RED BLUE MWDM support bidirectional transmission over one fiber?

Yes. The RED and BLUE wavelength bands can be assigned to opposite transmission directions, allowing bidirectional communication over a shared single fiber.

Q4. What are the differences between CLMWDM-1* and CLMWDM-2*?

The two configurations use the same RED and BLUE wavelength ranges but reverse the band assignment between RED and BLUE.

Q5. Can the RED BLUE MWDM configuration be customized?

Yes. Pigtail, fiber length, dimensions, and connector options are available according to the required optical network configuration.

RED BLUE MWDM for Efficient Fiber Resource Utilization

RED BLUE MWDM provides wavelength-band separation for efficient bidirectional transmission over shared fiber infrastructure. With 1547–1561nm RED and 1530–1543nm BLUE bands, thin-film filtering, and flexible configuration options, it is suitable for metro, backbone, and other WDM networks requiring efficient fiber resource management.

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