Arrayed waveguide grating
Arrayed waveguide gratings (AWG) are commonly used as optical (de)multiplexers in wavelength division multiplexed (WDM) systems. These devices are capable of multiplexing many wavelengths into a single optical fiber, thereby increasing the transmission capacity of optical networks considerably. The devices are based on a fundamental principle of optics, which states that light waves of different wavelengths do not interfere linearly with each other. This means that, if each channel in an optical communication
Technical note
This reference is intended for preliminary fiber optic patch cord research. Compatibility, link budgets, connector types, polish, installation methods, test limits and applicable standards must be verified for the specific project.