Ciena 16030-08 DWDM Card Combiner 8 Way

Overview
The Ciena 16030-08 DWDM Card Combiner 8 Way is a high performance optical combiner designed for dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) platforms. It merges up to eight optical channels into a single fiber, enabling efficient use of fiber infrastructure while maintaining signal integrity. Ideal for carrier grade networks, this compact module delivers low loss and high reliability in a plug-and-play form factor.

Key Features

• Eight way optical combining for DWDM applications
• Low insertion loss for optimal power budget
• Broad wavelength range covering the C band (1525 nm to 1565 nm)
• Standardized Ciena card form factor for easy integration
• Robust mechanical design with high shock and vibration resistance
• Thermal management optimized for operation from 0 deg to 70 deg Celsius

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: 16030-08
• Connector type: LC duplex
• Channel count: 8
• Wavelength range: 1525 nm - 1565 nm
• Insertion loss: < 1.0 dB typical
• Return loss: > 55 dB
• Operating temperature: 0 deg to 70 deg Celsius
• Power consumption: less than 5 W
• Dimensions: 2U rack mountable
• Compliance: RoHS, REACH

Applications
The 8 way DWDM Card Combiner is suited for a variety of high capacity network deployments, including:

• Metro and long haul carrier networks
• Data center interconnects
• Enterprise backbone extensions
• Optical transport for cloud service providers
• Fiber to the premises (FTTP) aggregation points

By consolidating multiple wavelengths onto a single fiber, the Ciena 16030-08 helps reduce fiber count, simplify cable management, and lower overall network cost while delivering the performance required for modern high-speed optical transport.