Cisco 15454-AD-1C-36.6 OADM - 1 Channel - 100GHz - 1536.61 Optical Filter Card (36.6)

Overview
The Cisco OADM 1 Channel 100GHz 1536.61 Optical Filter Card (part number 15454-AD-1C-36.6) is a high performance optical add-drop module designed for dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) environments. This single channel filter provides precise wavelength selection at 1536.61 nm with a 100GHz channel spacing, enabling network operators to add or drop traffic without disrupting the rest of the optical spectrum. Built to Cisco standards, the card integrates seamlessly into Cisco optical line terminals and metro Ethernet platforms, delivering reliable, low loss performance for modern transport networks.

Key Features

• Single channel optical filter centered at 1536.61 nm
• 100GHz (approximately 0.8 nm) channel spacing for tight spectral allocation
• Low insertion loss for maximum signal integrity
• Compact 1U form factor for space constrained chassis
• Plug and play compatibility with Cisco OADM chassis and management software
• Robust design for operation in carrier grade environments

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: 15454-AD-1C-36.6
• Center Wavelength: 1536.61 nm
• Channel Spacing: 100GHz (approx 0.8 nm)
• Operating Temperature Range: -40 to 85 deg Celsius
• Insertion Loss: typically less than 1.0 dB
• Polarization Dependent Loss: less than 0.2 dB
• Return Loss: greater than 40 dB
• Power Consumption: less than 5 W
• Dimensions: 1U height, standard Cisco rack mount

Applications
The 15454-AD-1C-36.6 filter card is ideal for a variety of high capacity optical transport scenarios, including:

• Metro and long haul DWDM networks that require precise channel add-drop capability
• Carrier aggregation and wavelength routing in data center interconnects
• Network expansion projects where new services need to be inserted without reconfiguring existing channels
• High performance transport for cloud service providers and content delivery networks
• Infrastructure upgrades for telecom operators seeking to maximize spectral efficiency

By integrating this Cisco OADM filter card, operators gain flexibility, improve network scalability, and maintain high quality of service across the optical layer.