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Advanced Optical Multiplexing & Transport Solutions
Empowering Long‑Haul, Metro, DCI and 5G Bearer Networks with Reliable WDM, Amplification and OTN Technology

LWAZI PM delivers industry‑leading CWDM/DWDM multiplexers, arrayed waveguide gratings, reconfigurable OADMs, EDFA and Raman amplifiers, OTN transport systems, and data‑centre interconnect modules. Our solutions are engineered for high‑capacity backbone, regional aggregation, and low‑latency 5G fronthaul/backhaul, serving network operators across Africa and Europe.

15+ Years in Optical Networks
300+ Network Deployments
22 Countries Served
99.8% System Uptime

Complete Portfolio – From Passive Mux/Demux to Amplified OTN Systems

Scalable WDM, optical amplification, and transport solutions for backbone, metro, DCI and 5G networks

CWDM & DWDM Multiplexers

High‑performance coarse and dense WDM mux/demux modules for short‑reach metro and long‑haul backbone. Available in 8‑, 16‑, 40‑ and 96‑channel configurations with ITU‑T grid compliance.

  • Low insertion loss ≤ 2.0 dB
  • High isolation > 30 dB
  • Compact LGX and 1U rack formats
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Arrayed Waveguide Gratings (AWG)

Athermal and thermoelectric AWG devices for 50GHz and 100GHz channel spacing. Ultra‑low PDL and excellent passband flatness for high‑density wavelength routing.

  • 16/32/40/48 channels
  • ±0.05 nm wavelength accuracy
  • Telcordia GR‑1209/1221 qualified
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ROADM & WSS Modules

Reconfigurable optical add‑drop multiplexers with wavelength‑selective switches (WSS) for flexible grid and colourless/directionless/contentionless (CDC) node architectures.

  • 1×9, 1×20 WSS
  • 100GHz/50GHz flexible grid
  • Integrated gain equalisation
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EDFA & Raman Amplifiers

Erbium‑doped fibre amplifiers (EDFA) and distributed Raman amplifiers for C‑band and L‑band. Booster, pre‑amplifier, and in‑line models with gain up to 35 dB and noise figure < 4.5 dB.

  • Variable gain control
  • Built‑in pump laser redundancy
  • SNMP/Web management
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OTN Transport Systems

Optical transport network (OTN) equipment supporting ODU0 to ODU4, with integrated switching, multiplexing, and FEC. Designed for carrier‑grade metro and backbone networks.

  • Up to 1.2 Tbps switching capacity
  • Flexible OTN mapping
  • G.709 compliant
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DCI & 5G Transport Modules

Compact data‑centre interconnect (DCI) boxes and 5G fronthaul/backhaul transponders, offering low‑cost, low‑latency wavelength conversion and aggregation for edge and cloud data centres.

  • 100G/400G DCI platforms
  • CPRI/eCPRI support
  • OpenZR+ compliant
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Deployment Scenarios

From transcontinental backbone to metro aggregation and 5G edge – our optical solutions fit every network layer

Long‑Haul & Submarine Backbone

DWDM terminals with EDFA/Raman amplification and ROADM nodes enable ultra‑high‑capacity transmission over thousands of kilometres with coherent detection and advanced FEC.

DWDM EDFA Coherent

Metro & Regional Aggregation

CWDM and DWDM ring topologies with OADM and OTN switches provide flexible bandwidth grooming and restoration for urban and regional networks.

CWDM OADM OTN

Data Centre Interconnect (DCI)

Compact, low‑power DCI platforms with coherent DWDM optics connect multiple data centres over dark fibre, supporting 100G to 400G with minimal latency.

DCI Coherent 400G

5G Bearer & Fronthaul

WDM‑based fronthaul and backhaul modules with CPRI/eCPRI mapping, enabling high‑density, low‑latency connectivity for 5G radio access networks.

5G CPRI WDM

Enterprise & Campus Networks

Cost‑effective CWDM and passive optical splitters for campus backbone and building‑to‑building links, supporting 10G to 100G connectivity.

CWDM Passive 10G/100G

Critical Infrastructure & Utility Networks

Hardened WDM and OTN equipment for power grid, railway, and oil/gas pipelines, offering extreme temperature tolerance and high reliability.

Industrial Hardened OTN
LWAZI PM R&D and assembly facility in Johannesburg

About Lwazi Photonic Multiplexing & Optical Networks

Leading provider of WDM, optical amplification and OTN solutions for Africa and Europe

Lwazi Photonic Multiplexing & Optical Networks (LWAZI PM) is a global optical technology company headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, with regional offices across Europe. We specialise in designing and manufacturing high‑performance CWDM/DWDM multiplexers, AWGs, ROADMs, EDFA/Raman amplifiers, OTN transport systems, and DCI platforms. Our solutions are deployed by Tier‑1 operators, cloud providers, and enterprises to build scalable, resilient, and energy‑efficient optical networks.

With over 300 successful deployments across 22 countries, we combine deep optical engineering expertise with local support to deliver customised solutions for long‑haul backbone, metro aggregation, data centre interconnect, and 5G bearer networks. Our ISO‑9001 and ISO‑14001 certified facilities ensure consistent quality, and our dedicated team provides 24/7 technical assistance from our regional hubs.

ISO 9001:2024, ISO 14001
ITU‑T, OIF, MSA compliant
Member of FTTH Council Africa
5‑year warranty & 24/7 support

Knowledge Centre – WDM, OTN, DCI & 5G Transport Insights

Technical white papers, application notes and design guides on optical layer planning, amplifier placement, ROADM architectures and coherent transmission

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Need a custom WDM or OTN network design?

Our optical system architects provide end‑to‑end design – from channel plan and amplifier spacing to ROADM node configuration and link budget validation – tailored to your capacity, reach, and latency requirements.

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