The TrueFlex® 1x9 Wavelength Selective Switch (WSS) is a low-profile LCOS-based optics platform, designed for scalability and flexibility to support gridless networking including various modulation formats and super channels. It supports a conventional broadcast-and-select ROADM architecture.
Features
TrueFlex grid-less operation to 6.25 GHz granularity or less
Fixed ITU-grid compatibility
Intra-channel “slice” attenuation control
Future-ready support for coherent 40G, 100G, super channels and beyond
Very high spectral resolution for node cascadability
Low profile (20 mm) package available for single-slot blade design
Applications
Broadcast and select flexible spectrum ROADM for up to 8 degrees
Upgrade from fixed grid ROADM to flexible spectrum without change to line card design
Mixed channel line rates including 100 G, reach-optimized modulation, and beyond