The AOT-03-1550 is a 1550nm direct modulation DWDM optical transmitter that uses a high performance DFB laser and optional DWDM wavelengths. It features low chirp to maximize signal quality over long fiber lengths and linearity to minimize degradation of QAM channels. It supports ITU wavelength standards to reduce fiber and equipment needs in cable networks. Key specifications include an operating bandwidth of 45-870/1000MHz, RF return loss of 16dB or more, and a CNR of 51dB or higher at 0dBm optical input over 10km fiber carrying 60 PAL-D channels.