The Fast Ethernet WDM converter offer the connection of copper based Fast Ethernet segments (100Base-TX) over one long distance simplex single mode fiber.With the used WDM Technology (Wavelength Division Multiplexing) the transmit and receive channel are multiplexed and transmitted simultaneously, using different wavelengths.

The new WDM module is part of the MICROSENS wide range of converters for the enterprise access family. This is an open, chassis-based system, which can only be configured to its application by installing suitable function modules. In addition to desktop chassis in single and double designs, the user can choose a 19" chassis that accepts up to 12 inserts.

Using the twin modules it is possible to have up to 24 converter in one chassis. When using the multi-slot chassis the converter can be combined with all of the inserts from the same series as required.The individual segments' link accesses are forwarded transparent using the integrated link-through function. If the connection should fail, the connected switches are quickly switching through to redundant connections.

The MICROSENS converters' inserts can be exchanged whilst in use (hot swap). In addition, installation and maintenance are made much easier because the interfaces are accessible from the front.With the aid of the optional management system, the components can be integrated in existing SNMP and web based environments. In this regard, one distinguishing feature is the option of a GSM modem, which allows to query the current device status via a GSM radio interface even if the connection is broken. The use of WDM technology provides an efficient solution by which the capacities of existing optical fiber connections can be multiplied without changing the infrastructure.