DCM Dispersion Compensation Modules Data Sheet
DCM Dispersion Compensation Modules Data Sheet
DCM Dispersion Compensation Modules Data Sheet
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Dispersion
Compensation Modules
DCM Series
FEATURES
• Low Insertion Loss
• Optimized for analog and digital DWDM applications
from 1530 nm to 1562 nm
• Excellent wavelength stability
• Completely passive—no powering utilized
• Multiple connector options
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The ARRIS DCM Series is a product family of dispersion compensation modules that increase the transmission distances of 1550 nm
analog and digital signals. Several values of compensation are available that cover from 20 km to 100 km of SMF‐28 optical fiber. The
one rack‐unit housing can hold two modules.
These modules compensate for chromatic dispersion in fiber that causes the light pulses to spread and generate signal impairment.
In analog systems, the impairments over long fiber distances are seen as poor second‐order distortions (CSO). By adding these
dispersion compensation modules, the reach of broadcast and Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) narrowcast systems
can be significantly increased. In digital systems, the impairments of chromatic dispersion are seen as poor bit error rate. Using these
dispersion compensation modules, the transmission distances in fiber can be increased significantly without regenerating the signals.
In a DWDM network, significant costs can be saved by eliminating regeneration points.
SPECIFICATIONS
OPTICAL
Wavelength Range 1530 nm to 1562 nm
Dispersion See table below
Insertion Loss See table below
Relative Dispersion Slope 0.0015 ~ 0.0055/nm
Polarization Dependent Loss, Maximum 0.1 dB
Return Loss, Maximum w/ connectors 27 dB
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature Range 0°C to +60° C (32° F to +140° F)
MECHANICAL, R1U‐DCM‐HSG
Dimensions 19” W x 1.75” H x 10.5” D (48.3 cm x 4.5 cm x 26.7 cm)
DISPERSION COMPENSATION MODULES
Dispersion @ Fiber Insertion Loss, Insertion Loss
Model Name1
1550nm (ps/nm) Compensation2 Maximum (dB) Uniformity (dB)
DCM‐20A/* ‐340 ± 2% 20 km 2.7 0.4
ORDERING INFORMATION‐HOUSING
Model Name Description
R1U‐DCM‐HSG Housing, 1 RU, holds two DCM modules
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