For a description of the PIC, see Channelized OC12 PIC (M40e Router).
Table 11: Optical Interface Support for Channelized OC12 PIC
Optical Parameter
Single-Mode Intermediate Reach
Optical interface
Single-mode transmitter
Standard
Telcordia GR-253 compliant
Maximum distance
Single-mode cable: 9.3 miles/15 km
Wavelength
1274 through 1356 nm
Average launch power
–15 through –8 dBm
Receiver saturation
–8 dBm
Receiver sensitivity
–28 dBm