An optical waveguide comprises a core, an inner cladding laterally
surrounding the core, and an outer cladding laterally surrounding the
inner cladding, wherein the core, inner cladding, and outer cladding have
a depressed well configuration. The waveguide operates in three or more
wavelength bands, wherein a first wavelength band is centered at about
1300 nm, and wherein a second wavelength band is centered at about 1625
nm. The waveguide has bend losses that are less than or equal to 0.7
dB/turn when measured on a 10 mm radius bend at 1625 nm.