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The influence of temperature to the optical transceiver
As a sales of Optical Transceiver Modules should know that the working temperature will influence the parameters of the optical transceiver. When the applied environment temperature of the module is changed, then the working current will change as the temperature changes. At the same time, it will
Read article →Technical articleR & D process of optical transceiver
As a global professional optical transceiver manufacturer, Astra Photon get new and old customers consistent praise and trust rely on excellent R & D strength and professional quality service! What raw materials are the optical modules made of? Generally speaking, there are three major parts: After
Read article →Technical articleOptical transceiver VS media converter
https://www.Astra Photon sales team/media-converters/ In the optical communications field, many devices have similar functions, such as optical transceivers and media converter, they are the equipment for photoelectric conversion. Do you know their differences?Let's learn about this. What is media
Read article →Technical articleDo you know about PON optical transceiver
The PON optical transceiver is a high performance optical module for the PON system, also known as the PON module, conforms to the ITU-T G.984.2 standard and the MSA. It uses different wavelengths to send and receive signals between the OLT (optical line terminal) and the ONT (optical network
Read article →Technical articleWhere are the optical modules applied?
Optical transceiver is a electronic component of photoelectric conversion, Simply said, light signals converts into electrical signals, and electrical signals converts into light signals. Including transmitting devices, receiver devices, and electronic functional circuits. According to its
Read article →Technical articleThe importance of switches in optical module testing
With the increasingly fierce competition in the optical communication market, the price of the optical module is irregular, such as Cisco, HUAWEI, H3C, Juniper, ZTE, Extreme etc. The price of these big brand module is very high, the market capacity of third party compatible module is increasing
Read article →Technical articlePCB selection of optical transceiver
An optical module seems simple, but it's actually going through a fairly long cycle of work. The components of the optical transceiver include optical devices, optical interface and PCBA. Today we will share how to make a good quality PCBA. The following tests are required for a high quality PCBA:
Read article →Technical articleIs it possible that QSFP+ optical modules be used on the QSFP28 port?
With the rapid development of optical communications in recent years, the user demand for the network has also soared. The rapid rise of 100G optical transceiver in the market has become the focus of attention of users. Users of 100G networks often meet some problems. For example, the maximum
Read article →Technical articleHow was 25G Ethernet technology born?
Energy saving and cost are two important factors that need to be considered when deploying data centers. The price of 40G optical module and 100G optical module is too high and the power consumption is too large, and the speed of 10G optical module can not meet the demand of network. Therefore, 25G
Read article →Technical articleHow much do you know about optical module compatibility?
Many people are strange with optical transceiver s, they won't see it in daily life, but it is indispensable to our life. In modern society, people are unhappy if they don't have cell phones. So here comes the question. Do you know where the signal of the cell phone comes from? Let me show you the
Read article →Technical articleAPC VS UPC, which one to choose?
When talking about passive products, like patch cord, pigtail, adapter and splitter, will involve UPC and APC description. Some people may be curious. For example, what is LC/UPC - LC/UPC? What is SC/APC - SC/APC? In fact, UPC and APC are two grinding methods for optical fiber bushings. Today we
Read article →Technical articleWhat are the differences between switch and router?
In daily life, the Internet often uses switches and routers. Many people only know that they are the devices used to connect to the Internet, but little is known about their differences and functions. In the spirit of science and learning, Astra Photon sorts out some of the content to share with you.
Read article →Technical articleWhat are the advantages of 100G CFP4 optical transceiver?
With the network market gradually developed from 10G to 40G and 100G, 40G and 100G optical devices have also been widely used in various fields. In the next few years, 100G products will continue to be popular and gradually be widely accepted by the market. 100G CFP series optical transceiver have
Read article →Technical articleThe application of optical transceiver on PICE
Recently one customer in Poland sent us an inquiry: Hello, please send me offer for: 50 pcs of PCIE card low-profile with 1 x SFP 1Gbit port 50pcs of SFP module to work with this card, SM 1Gbit, i need to deliver to customer before 20th of Feb, the warranty period is also crucial. What is PCIE?
Read article →Technical articleRJ45 port VS SFP port of switch, which is better?
In the optical communications industry should know, Gigabit Ethernet has become increasingly common, and now Gigabit Ethernet switches typically have two ports: RJ45 port and SFP port. They can be used for Gigabit Ethernet transmission. So what are their differences? How should they be wired? Today
Read article →Technical articleOptical module package type
The optical module as a light components for the modern data center, the market demand is becoming more and more big, the classification of the optical module, according to the rate can be divided into 10G, 40G and 100G; according to the model is divided into single-mode and multimode; in
Read article →Technical articleHow to use optical patch cord correctly?
Both optical patch cord and optical transceiver have single mode / multimode. If the collocation is wrong when using, it will lead to the parameter error of the optical modules. How to match the use of patch cord and optical transceiver ? Today, we will share the knowledge with you, hope that can
Read article →Technical articleCWDM modules' applications
Recently, some of our customers want to know more about the CWDM modules' applications. Here we share some of CWDM knowledge to you, hope these can be helpful for your business! What is CWDM modules? With the CWDM optical transceiver, different wavelength can be transmitted by only one core. And
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