Nortel NT0H16FC is a 2.5 Gbps optical transponder module designed for use in Nortel OPTera Metro DWDM systems, such as the Metro 5100/5200 platforms. It is used to convert electrical signals into optical signals for transmission over fiber networks, supporting high-capacity telecom infrastructure.
This module operates within DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing) environments, enabling multiple data channels to be transmitted over a single fiber, making it ideal for carrier-grade networks, metropolitan fiber systems, and long-haul communication links.
The NT0H16FC is typically deployed as a plug-in card within telecom chassis systems and is commonly used as a replacement or spare module in legacy Nortel optical networks.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Nortel
- Model: NT0H16FC
- Product Type: Optical Transponder Module
- Platform Compatibility: OPTera Metro 5100 / 5200
- Data Rate: 2.5 Gbps
- Technology: DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing)
- Channel: OTR Band 6, Channel 3
- Application: Telecom fiber networks and optical transport systems
Technical Specifications
- Data Transmission Rate: 2.5 Gbps
- Interface: Optical fiber (DWDM)
- Function: Electrical-to-optical signal conversion
- Deployment: Metro and long-haul fiber networks
- Form Factor: Plug-in module (chassis-based system)
- Compatibility: Nortel OPTera Metro platforms