Topic: Introduction to Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM) Abstract This paper covers the how the need for Wave Division Multiplexing (WDM) and Dense WDM became essential and the basic difference between WDM and DWDM. Alternatives to DWDM are explored including Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) and Optical TDM (OTDM). An example of the difference between TDM and WDM is shown in a detailed example. The major components of a WDM system are explored. A few vendor products providing DWDM, the major features of each product, and the product capacities are compared. ...

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