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18-Channel CWDM Module – APX-CWDM-18CH

18-Channel CWDM Module – APX-CWDM-18CHProduct OverviewThe APX-DWDM-40CH and APX-DWDM-80CH combine and separate dense wavelength channels on 100GHz and 50GHz grids, while the APX-CWDM-18CH supports 18
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18-Channel CWDM Module – APX-CWDM-18CH

Product Overview

The APX-DWDM-40CH and APX-DWDM-80CH combine and separate dense wavelength channels on 100GHz and 50GHz grids, while the APX-CWDM-18CH supports 18 coarse channels across 1270–1610nm on dual fiber. The APX-OADM-4 adds and drops wavelengths in line using TFF4 filters with wavelength-level protection.

Key Features

  • 18-channel CWDM mux-demux across 1270–1610nm on dual fiber

Technical Specifications

SpecificationDetail
Part NumberAPX-CWDM-18CH
BrandApex
DWDM Channels40 channels (100GHz spacing); 80 channels (50GHz spacing)
CWDM Channels18 channels, dual fiber, 1270–1610nm
OADM FunctionAdd-drop multiplexing with TFF4 wavelength-level protection
OLP Configuration1+1 optical line protection
OLP ModesManual / automatic / forced; no-light lock on power failure; front-panel key switchover
Optical Switch Configuration1×64, with 1×32 and 1×16 options
Optical Switch Wavelength1260–1650nm
Insertion Loss≤2.0dB (1×64)
Return Loss≥50dB
Switching Time≤25ms
Switch Life≥10^9 operations
Maximum Optical Power≤500mW
Configuration InterfaceDigital channel display; serial local sensitivity setup; NMS remote configuration

Available Configurations

APX-CWDM-18CH

An 18-channel coarse wavelength module over 1270–1610nm on dual fiber, suited to access, campus and enterprise links where lower-cost coarse optics are preferred.

Applications

🌐 Metro and Long-Haul DWDM Capacity

Builds dense wavelength layers on existing fiber using 40- and 80-channel multiplexing and adds mid-span add-drop for ring traffic.

🏢 CWDM Access and Enterprise Links

Provides 18 coarse channels over short and medium spans for access, campus and enterprise networks that value simple, passive optics.

🛡️ Optical Line Protection and Switching

Combines 1+1 line protection with high-count optical switching to guard working paths and to route light in test, monitoring and redundancy setups.

Compatibility

Interoperable with major optical transport and networking platforms. Standard channel grids, connectors and passive interfaces let these modules drop into existing DWDM, CWDM and OTN line systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the DWDM and CWDM modules?

DWDM modules pack 40 or 80 dense channels on a 100GHz or 50GHz grid for high-capacity routes, while CWDM offers 18 coarse channels over 1270–1610nm for simpler, lower-cost links.

Why Choose Apex

  • A single portfolio covers DWDM, CWDM, OADM, line protection and optical switching
  • Passive shelves lower power use and maintenance at remote sites
  • High-count optical switching with fast switchover and long service life
  • Engineering support for channel planning and line protection design