nanoOCM
The smallest flex-grid Optical Channel Monitor (OCM) for DWDM Networks
nanoOCM is an ultra-compact optical channel monitor designed for real-time spectral analysis of optical signals.
Using a fast-tuning, narrow-band reconfigurable filter, it scans the full
C-band and provides high-resolution spectral information for monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing DWDM optical networks.
Designed for flex-grid environments, nanoOCM enables precise visibility into network performance as systems evolve, and it is available as a bare module or with a metal enclosure.
15 GHz
Form Factor
500 ms
Scan Time
-35 dBm
Sensitivity
KEY FEATURES
Key Features and Benefits
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
PERFORMANCE
Minimal Impact
PERFORMANCE
Stability and repeatability
INTEGRABILITY
Compact Form Factor
the smallest nanoOCM on the market
INTEGRABILITY
Flexible packaging options
INTEGRABILITY
DWDM & DCI Ready
TECHNICAL DATA
nanoOCM
Technical Specifications
1529-1567 nm
Dimensions bare OCM
± 4 GHz
15 GHz
Sensitivity
500 ms
Power Consumption
USE CASES
Applications & Network Impact
PhotonPath’s nanoOCM is deployed within DWDM network elements such as ROADMs, optical line systems and data center interconnect (DCI) systems.
Its compact form factor allows integration directly at the node or port level. Optical channel monitoring improves network stability and efficiency by enabling fast detection of channel variations. It also reduces system complexity, lowers operational costs, shortens troubleshooting and recovery times, and supports automation in high-capacity optical and DCI networks.
Seamless Integration
Fast Detection of Channel Variations
Reduced Complexity and Operational Costs
PERFORMANCE
nanoOCM
Performance
ROADM Node
Real-time Monitoring
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