Optimization of miniature coarse wavelength division multiplexing module

This paper provides a noval solution to optimize the characteristics of a miniature coarse wavelength division multiplexing (mini-CWDM) module by employing collimators with plano-convex rod lenses of different radii. The 8-channel modules before optimization show maximum loss of 0.77 dB and nonuniformity of 0.34 dB. After optimization, the maximum loss and nonuniformity are reduced to 0.50 dB and 0.11 dB, respectively.