Multiplexer transmits 2 channels on single fiber.
Share:
Press Release Summary:
Bi-directional Wavelength Division Multiplexer (BWDM) uses 2 separate wavelengths to carry 2 distinct channels up to 20 km distance. Either 1310 or 1550 nm wavelength is used to transmit, while other wavelength is used to receive, eliminating need to install second fiber and doubling capacity of existing cable. It is suitable for MAN and LAN applications.
Original Press Release:
Metrobility Expands Product Line with Bi-directional Wavelength Division Multiplexing
BWDM doubles the capacity of a single strand of fiber
Merrimack, NH-May 6, 2002-Metrobility Optical Systems, a leading provider of intelligent, carrier-class optical Ethernet solutions, today introduced the Bi-directional Wavelength Division Multiplexer (BWDM) which utilizes two separate wavelengths to carry two distinct channels in different directions on a single strand of fiber. Bi-directional fiber connectivity improves network scalability and serviceability and is ideal for both MAN and LAN applications where additional users must be supported on existing fiber connections. BWDM eliminates the need to install a second fiber and effectively doubles the fiber capacity on existing fiber cables.
The BWDM Interface converts electrical signals to wavelengths on a single strand of fiber, and provides a manageable, cost effective solution to achieve distances up to 20km. At one end of the connection one wavelength (e.g., 1310nm or 1550nm) is used to transmit, and another wavelength (e.g., 1310nm or 1550 nm) is used to receive.
The BWDM capability is being offered on selected models in Metrobility's 100Mbps Radiance product line. They include troubleshooting features such as Link Loss Return, Link Loss Carry Forward, and Auto-Recovery and may be configured as full duplex. Intelligent line cards can be managed through the company's workstation-based NetBeacon Element Manager or browser-based WebBeacon Element Manager. Additional features such as remote loopback testing, quality of line monitoring, quality of equipment monitoring, and dynamic bandwidth provisioning are also available.
"We believe that many businesses will choose this BWDM solution as a cost effective alternative to installing additional fiber, especially between buildings," said Alex Saunders, president and CEO of Metrobility Optical Systems. "BWDM provides a 100% improvement in fiber utilization since only a single fiber strand is required. Thus, fiber costs, installations costs, and maintenance costs all reduce the overall cost of ownership."
Pricing and Availability
Products incorporating BWDM will be available in June with delivery 45 days after receipt of order and will be priced from $699 to $759.
About Metrobility Optical Systems
Metrobility Optical Systems is an innovative, next generation optical networking company focusing on delivering optical access and connectivity to create a more efficient, more reliable, and more manageable network infrastructure. Metrobility is the first to harness the power of Ethernet and fiber optics to deliver superior carrier-class network connectivity solutions to bring WAN-manageable capabilities - optical remote management, connectivity, and access - to the metropolitan area network. As a market leader in media conversion, Metrobility has over a million units installed in networks around the world and is the product of choice for network builders who need to maximize network uptime and ensure network availability. Metrobility Optical Systems is an ISO 9001:2000 registered company based in Merrimack, New Hampshire USA. More information on Metrobility Optical Systems can be found at www.metrobility.com.
Lancast is a registered trademark and Metrobility Optical Systems and NetBeacon and WebBeacon are trademarks of Metrobility Optical Systems, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
CONTACT
Raylene Kadrmas
Metrobility Optical Systems
1-603-880-1833 Ext. 714
raylenekadrmas@metrobility.com
Deborah Duranceau
Metrobility Optical Systems
