Pluggable
nanoOCM
The smallest flex-grid Optical Channel Monitor in a QSFP form factor
Packaged in a QSFP form factor, PhotonPath’s Pluggable nanoOCM provides per-port spectral visibility in DWDM networks and high-density environments such as data center interconnect (DCI) systems. It is QSFP MSA-compliant and supports true plug-and-play deployment in existing network equipment.
The module performs spectrum analysis using a narrow-band, reconfigurable optical filter that scans the entire C-band. An integrated 95/5 optical tap enables pass-through operation, allowing continuous monitoring without impacting the main optical signal.
QSFP
Form Factor
500 ms
Scan Time
95-5
Optical Tap
KEY FEATURES
Key Features and Benefits
Pluggable nanoOCM Performance & Integrability
PERFORMANCE
High Spectral Resolution
for precise C-band channel monitoring
PERFORMANCE
Flex-grid Configuration
supported flex-grid architectures.
PERFORMANCE
Real-time Visibility
live insight into power drifts and spectral shape
PERFORMANCE
Minimal Impact
integrated 95/5 tap in the optical path
PERFORMANCE
Stability and repeatability
consistent,repeatable performance
INTEGRABILITY
Standard QSFP Form Factor
to plug-and-play into existing network equipements
INTEGRABILITY
MSA Compliant
support the industry-standard specificatons
INTEGRABILITY
Per-port deployment
suited for high-density networks
TECHNICAL DATA
Pluggable nanoOCM
Technical Specifications
1529-1567 nm
Channel Power Accuracy
1 dB
± 4 GHz
15 GHz
Total Optical Input Power
24 dBm
500 ms
USE CASES
Applications & Network Impact
PhotonPath’s Pluggable OCM is used within DWDM network equipment such as ROADMs, line cards, and data center interconnect (DCI) systems to provide optical channel monitoring at the port level.
The QSFP form factor allows monitoring to be added directly to high-density interfaces without changes to the system architecture. Pluggable, per-port monitoring enables fast detection of channel variations and supports scalable and automated operation.
Data Center Interconnect
Optical Channel Monitoring
Fast Detection of Channel Variations
PERFORMANCE
Pluggable nanoOCM
Performance
95/5 Integrated Tap
The module comprises a 95-5% tap, routing approximately 5% of the power to the nanoOCM and 95% through the pass-through path, making the QSFP OCM suitable for in-line DWDM applications.
Monitoring of ROADM nodes
Within a ROADM node, Pluggable nanoOCM monitors the DWDM channels along the add, drop, and through paths supporting node supervision, power balancing, and fault detection.
Real-time Monitoring
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