Headend Optics
Platform
DC1500
Dispersion Compensation Unit
FEATURES
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Passive optical module based on
dispersion compensating fiber technology
Superior dispersion compensation
performance over 1550 ±20 nm
wavelength window
Low insertion loss
Adjustable side mounting brackets for
fiber connections from front or rear of
19-inch rack
1RU rack space
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Dispersion in optical networks used for data transport, particularly over longer fiber distances, can adversely affect system
performance (e.g., due to increased bit-rate errors resulting from pulse shape degradation). ARRIS’s DC1500 series of Dispersion
Compensation Units are designed to minimize such effects with an all-passive design that provides appropriate pulse shape correction.
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Three models of the DC1500 series are available to compensate for dispersion effects for distances of 20, 40 and 60 kilometers,
and all models are characterized by superior compensation performance combined with low insertion loss.
These units occupy 1RU of rack space and are provided with rack mount adapters that are easily changed to permit fiber
connections from either the front or rear of the rack.
SPECIFICATIONS
Characteristics
Specification
Physical
Dimensions
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Weight
Environmental
Operating temperature range
Storage temperature range
Humidity
Optical Interface
Two non-directional input/output ports with SC/APC connectors
Optical
Wavelength window
Return loss, min
Relative Dispersion Slope, max
Power handling, max (without optical damage)
Polarization dependent loss, max
Polarization mode dispersion, max
Without side rack mounting brackets:
13.0” D x 1.75”H x 17.0” W (33.2 cm x 4.5 cm x 43.2 cm)
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Width with additional rack mounting brackets:
19.0” W (48.5 cm)
13 lbs (5.9 kg)
-20° to +65°C (-4° to 149°F)
-40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)
5% to 95% non-condensing
1550 ± 20 nm
50 dB
0.0035 nm-1 ± 20%
(Note: RDS = SDCF / DDCF = SSMF / DSMF)
27 dBm
0.1 dB
0.6 ps (typ 0.25 ps)
DC1520
Distance (km) for SMF-28 Dispersion
Compensation
Dispersion (ps/nm)
Insertion loss (dB)
(including connectors)
Model
DC1540
20
40
60
–340 ±3%
–680 ±3%
–1020 ±3%
Typ
Max
Typ
Max
Typ
Max
2.9
3.4
4.0
4.7
5.6
6.1
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ORDERING INFORMATION
D
C
1
5
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0
0
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0
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A
S
Dispersion Compensation Unit
** = Dispersion Compensating
Distance (20, 40 or 60 km)
Reserved Fields
AS = SC/APC Connector
RELATED PRODUCTS
CH3000 Chassis
Optical Patch Cords
Optical Transmitters
Optical Passives
BP Back plates
Installation Services
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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compatibility with third-party products described herein are subject to change without notice.
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