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- In Stock: 33
- Manufacturer: Nortel
- Model or Part: NTCA10DC
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 21.00lb
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Overview
The Nortel NTCA10DC OC-48/OC-192 RED Mux 81 DWDM Coupler is a high performance optical multiplexing solution designed for carrier grade networks. It combines multiple OC-48 or OC-192 wavelengths into a single fiber stream while providing reliable redundancy and low insertion loss. Built to meet the demanding requirements of modern dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) environments, this module delivers robust performance in a compact form factor.
Key Features
- Supports both OC-48 and OC-192 data rates
- Redundant (RED) architecture for seamless failover
- Low insertion loss for optimal signal integrity
- Compact 81 mm chassis compatible with standard DWDM shelves
- Plug and play design reduces installation time
- High reliability components rated for 24x7 operation
Technical Specifications
- Model number: NTCA10DC
- Wavelength range: 1528 nm to 1565 nm
- Channel spacing: 100 GHz
- Maximum input power: -3 dBm per channel
- Typical insertion loss: less than 1.5 dB
- Operating temperature: 0 to 70 degrees Celsius
- Power consumption: 12 W max
- Connector type: LC duplex
- Compliance: ITU-T G.709, G.709.2
Applications
- Metro and long haul optical transport networks
- Data center interconnects requiring high bandwidth aggregation
- Carrier Ethernet services and wavelength division multiplexing
- Network upgrade paths from OC-48 to OC-192 without replacing infrastructure
- Redundant link protection in critical telecommunications links
With its proven Nortel engineering and flexible deployment options, the NTCA10DC DWDM coupler helps service providers and enterprises maximize capacity, improve network resilience, and simplify optical network management.