Where Is Wdm Used?

The term WDM is commonly applied to an optical carrier, which is typically described by its wavelength, whereas frequency-division multiplexing typically applies to a radio carrier which is more often described by frequency. This is purely conventional because wavelength and frequency communicate the same information.

What is WDM used for?

Wavelength division multiplexing, WDM, has long been the technology of choice for transporting large amounts of data between sites. It increases bandwidth by allowing different data streams to be sent simultaneously over a single optical fiber network.

What is the need of WDM in optical communication?

Wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) is a technique of multiplexing multiple optical carrier signals through a single optical fiber channel by varying the wavelengths of laser lights. WDM allows communication in both the directions in the fiber cable.

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