Name: OC-48/OC-192 RED Mux 161 DWDM COUPLER
Brand: Nortel
Price: 209.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Nortel NTCA10EC OC-48/OC-192 RED Mux 161 DWDM COUPLER

The Nortel NTCA10EC OC-48/OC-192 RED Mux 161 DWDM Coupler is a high performance optical networking component designed for dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) environments. Engineered to provide reliable multiplexing and demultiplexing of OC... Read More

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Manufacturer: Nortel
Model or Part: NTCA10EC
Condition: Refurbished
Weight: 35.00lb

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Description

Overview
The Nortel NTCA10EC OC-48/OC-192 RED Mux 161 DWDM Coupler is a high performance optical networking component designed for dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) environments. Engineered to provide reliable multiplexing and demultiplexing of OC-48 and OC-192 signals, this unit delivers low insertion loss and high channel isolation, making it ideal for modern carrier and metro networks that demand maximum bandwidth efficiency.

Key Features

Supports both OC-48 and OC-192 data rates
RED (Remote Electrical Drop) capability for flexible installation
Low insertion loss typically less than 1 dB
High channel isolation greater than 30 dB
Compact 1U rack-mount form factor
Robust mechanical design for long term reliability
Compatible with standard DWDM grids from 1550 nm to 1565 nm

Technical Specifications

Model/Part Number: NTCA10EC
Manufacturer: Nortel
Interface: OC-48/OC-192
Wavelength range: 1550 nm - 1565 nm
Channel spacing: 100 GHz
Insertion loss: < 1 dB typical
Polarization mode dispersion: < 0.1 ps
Operating temperature: 0 to 70 degrees Celsius
Power consumption: 5 W max
Dimensions: 1U height, 19 inch rack width

Applications
The NTCA10EC is suited for a wide range of high speed optical transport scenarios, including:

Carrier backbone and metro aggregation networks
Data center interconnects requiring high capacity links
Enterprise WAN extensions with OC-48/OC-192 requirements
Telecom service provider infrastructure upgrades
Optical transport network (OTN) deployments that leverage DWDM technology

By integrating the Nortel OC-48/OC-192 RED Mux 161 DWDM Coupler, network operators can achieve greater spectral efficiency, simplify network design, and ensure reliable performance across critical high speed optical links.