January 9, 2003--Tsunami, a Stratos Lightwave company focused on developing cost-effective components and modules for optical communications networks, has introduces its new MetroChannel 16-channel CWDM passive multiplexer and demultiplexer modules.

The MetroChannel CWDM modules are designed for integration into metro and access communication networks. Based on a highly integrated design, the modules measure a compact 4.4 by 3.2 by 0.4 inches, say company representatives. They have an extremely low insertion loss of 2.25 dB with high channel isolation and are qualified per applicable Telcordia standards. Designed to work with uncooled lasers having wavelengths spaced 20 nm apart, the modules' performance is independent of protocol and data rate.