The single wavelength, bi-directional(SWBiDi) transceiver uses one fiber and one wavelength for a simultaneous communication in both directions. It can be widely used in the optical transport networks, access networks, wireless backhaul networks, and private transmission networks since it can save in the capital expenditure and the operational expenditure.
Fig.1 The principle of SWBiDi
Duplex transceiver uses two fibers, one for upstream, the other for downstream. The cost is high.
SWBiDi transceiver uses one fiber and one wavelength for a simultaneous communication in both directions. All the transceivers are identical. The cost is low.
Note.1: If use APC connector, Return Loss can be mitigated, and the transmission distance can be longer than 80km.
Examples of SWBiDi applications
Fig.2 WDM SWBiDi