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| Form Factor | Part No. | Distance | Wavelength | Size | Optical Fiber | Note | Note |
| 20km Dispersion Compensation | CL15DCM201U | 20km | C-BAND | 1U | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 40km Dispersion Compensation | CL15DCM401U | 40km | C-BAND | 1U | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 60km Dispersion Compensation | CL15DCM601U | 60km | C-BAND | 1U | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 80km Dispersion Compensation | CL15DCM801U | 80km | C-BAND | 1U | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 100km Dispersion Compensation | CL15DCM1001U | 100km | C-BAND | 1U | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 120km Dispersion Compensation | CL15DCM1201U | 120km | C-BAND | 1U | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Dispersion Compensation Modules (DCMs) are integrated optical devices designed to correct chromatic dispersion and reduce signal distortion in fiber-optic communication systems. By introducing an opposite dispersion profile, DCMs compensate for accumulated pulse broadening and help maintain signal quality across long-distance optical links. The C-LIGHT DCM series supports C-band transmission with 20km to 120km dispersion compensation options in a compact 1U form factor.
DCM introduces an opposite dispersion profile to compensate for chromatic dispersion accumulated during optical fiber transmission and reduce signal distortion.
The DCM series is designed for C-band optical communication systems and can be integrated into WDM and long-distance transmission networks.
20km, 40km, 60km, 80km, 100km, and 120km compensation options provide flexibility for different transmission link requirements.
The 1U rack design allows the DCM to be integrated into standard optical transmission equipment and centralized network racks.
CL15DCM201U provides 20km dispersion compensation for C-band optical transmission systems requiring a moderate level of dispersion correction.
CL15DCM401U and CL15DCM601U provide 40km and 60km compensation options for optical links with different accumulated dispersion levels.
CL15DCM801U and CL15DCM1001U provide higher compensation distances for longer transmission spans and increased dispersion management requirements.
CL15DCM1201U provides the highest listed compensation distance in the series for optical systems requiring substantial dispersion correction.
Different wavelength components of an optical signal can travel at different velocities through fiber, causing pulse broadening as transmission distance increases.
The DCM introduces dispersion with an opposite characteristic to the accumulated fiber dispersion, helping restore the timing relationship between signal components.
By balancing accumulated dispersion, the module helps reduce pulse spreading and preserve signal integrity across long optical transmission paths.
Effective dispersion management is important for high-speed optical systems where signal distortion can increasingly affect transmission performance over long distances.
DCMs can be deployed in long-distance fiber links to compensate for accumulated chromatic dispersion and maintain optical transmission performance.
The C-band DCM series is suitable for WDM systems where multiple optical channels require effective dispersion management over extended transmission distances.
DCMs support high-speed transmission systems by helping reduce dispersion-related signal distortion and maintain link performance.
Dispersion compensation modules can be used as part of optical link engineering where chromatic dispersion needs to be managed across transmission paths.
DCM is an integrated optical module that packages the dispersion compensation function into a deployable unit for easier integration into transmission equipment.
DCF is the specialized optical fiber used to provide negative dispersion. It can serve as the dispersion compensation medium within a module or optical transmission system.
A packaged DCM provides a more convenient rack-level solution when dispersion compensation needs to be incorporated into an existing optical network.
Both DCM and DCF are used to manage chromatic dispersion, but DCM provides an integrated module format for practical network deployment.
These options are suitable for optical systems requiring moderate dispersion compensation based on the accumulated dispersion of the transmission fiber.
Higher compensation distances are available for longer transmission spans where greater accumulated chromatic dispersion needs to be balanced.
A Dispersion Compensation Module is an integrated optical device used to compensate for chromatic dispersion and reduce signal distortion in fiber-optic transmission systems.
The listed C-LIGHT DCM series is designed for C-band optical transmission systems.
The DCM series provides 20km, 40km, 60km, 80km, 100km, and 120km dispersion compensation options.
All listed DCM models use a 1U form factor for rack-based optical network deployment.
DCF is a dispersion-compensating fiber that provides the required dispersion characteristics, while DCM is an integrated module designed to provide dispersion compensation as a deployable optical component.
C-LIGHT Dispersion Compensation Modules provide integrated chromatic dispersion management for C-band optical networks. With 20km to 120km compensation options and a compact 1U form factor, the DCM series supports long-haul, WDM, and high-speed optical transmission systems requiring controlled dispersion performance.
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