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40Gb QSFP+ Transceivers features introduced
If you're looking for versatility in your transceivers, look no further than Astra Photon's line of 40G QSFP+ transceivers . Perfect for multi-lane data communication, interconnecting applications, datacom switches, data aggregation and many more applications, the 40G QSFP+ can meet the demands of
Read article →Technical article40G & 100G Optical Transceivers Basics
A recent report from market research company LightCounting talks about the 40G & 100G optical transceiver s basics, here is the details. 40G and 100G has two main types in the data center. Short reach (SR4) for ~100 meters transmission on multi-mode fiber and Long Reach (LR4) for 100 meters to 10km
Read article →Technical articleWhat is the difference between SFP28 and QSFP28?
Driven by the increasing demand for bandwidth requirement, the 25G Gigabit Ethernet or 25GBASE-T standard has been released in recent years. Then 25G SFP28 assemblies like SFP28 transceiver and SFP28 DAC & AOC, come into being. Though the SFP28 assemblies have been used in a wide variety of
Read article →Technical articleSFP optical module and GBIC optical module of the difference
1.What is GBIC? GBIC means Gigabit Interface Converter which is the interface device converts the gigabit electrical signals to optical signals. In design, GBIC can be used for hot-plug. GBIC is the interchangeable product that meets the international standards. For the feature of interchangeable
Read article →Technical articleFiber Link Power Budget: How to Make It Right?
In optical communication system, fiber patch cables and optical transceivers are necessities to complete the pathway for optical signal, enabling data to transmit between devices. To ensure that the fiber system has sufficient power for correct operation, it is vitally important to calculate the
Read article →Technical articleDistance Of 1310nm CWDM SFP+ Transceiver And 1550nm CWDM SFP+
After double checked with our engineers about the 1510nm SFP+ CWDM Transceivers . The shortest distance for SFP+ 10G, CWDM, 1510nm is 40km. Normally, we provide 10km ones for 8 channels wavelength around 1310nm. If you want 1510nm 10km ones, we also can provide, bur for specific made. Can you SFP+
Read article →Technical articleCabling Options for 40G QSFP SR4 and 40G QSFP BiDi Transceivers
The boosting global data traffic spurs the demand for faster data transmission and greater capacity over the network, and the demand is not gonna slack. Thus migration from 10G to higher speed 40G or 100G becomes an inevitable trend yet a necessity for network managers to accommodate the data boom.
Read article →Technical article10G Ethernet SFP+ Vs. 10G Fibre Channel SFP+
Today's technology presents unprecedented migration incorporating a wide range of application requirements such as database, transaction processing, data warehousing, integrated audio/video, real-time computing, and collaborative projects. Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet, both are the ideal
Read article →Technical article100G CFP and QSFP28 Modules’ Functional Mode Comparison
To meet the growing data rates of optical interconnects, 100G optical modules are booming in 2017. And there are many types of 100G optical transceivers in the market such as CFP modules and QSFP28. Those who have experienced in using optical transceivers may know each kind of transceiver has their
Read article →Technical articleWays To Detect If The Optical Fiber Jumper Is Qualified
The Optical Fiber Interface Optical fiber interface is the physical interface used to connect optical fiber cable. The principle of optical fiber interface is the total reflection of using the light from the optically denser medium into optically thinner medium. Usually, the optical fiber interface
Read article →Technical articleThe Low-Cost And Low-Delay SFP Direct Attach Twin-Axial Cable For
The low-cost and low-delay SFP direct attach twin-axial cable for data center. The continuous innovation network technology and the increasing network application promote the rapid development of the network. As the information data exchange processing and network equipment stored, the data center
Read article →Technical articleReason And Maintenance Methods Of Common Problem Of Optical Module
Power light does not light. Reason: Power supply fault. Maintenance method: Replace the power supply. Link lights are not lit. Failure may be as follows: (A) Check whether the fiber lines circuit breakers (B) Check whether the fiber line loss is too great, over equipment reception range (C) Check
Read article →Technical article10G XFP Module Which Is Widely Applied
10G XFP module which is widely applied. The hot-pluggable 10G XFP is the fiber optic transceiver which is independent of the communication protocol. Usually, it supports the wavelength of 850nm, 1310nm or 1550nm. And the 10G XFP module realizes the application of high port density easily. It will
Read article →Technical articleXFP Transceivers for Telecommunications
The MSA for that XFP transceiver was born after the satart from the success from the SFP format to provide a transceiver with a form factor suitable for hosting 10 Gbps transmission components, but sufficiently compact to breed the advantages of the SFP. In a short time it had been evident that the
Read article →Technical articleWhy Should You Choose Compatible Optical Transceivers?
When setting up your network, the selection of devices is fundamental to determining the performance of the system. But those devices can't communicate without optical transceivers. If your network contains Cisco or Juniper routers, firewalls, and switches, you might assume that with such branded
Read article →Technical articleWhat do you know about CWDM SFP transceivers?
CWDM SFP (Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing) transceiver, used on SFP ports or slots on the switches or routers, is a technology that allows for multiple channels, of mixed protocols and data rates, to be COMBINED and transmitted over fiber optic cable. CWDM SFP makes use of the SFP interface
Read article →Technical articleHow to buy 10G XFP transceiver？
In optical communication networks, there are many tools and gadgets fundamental to performing smooth technical processes. One particular system is called an optical transceiver. It's any device you can use like a transmitter and receiver at the same time. A transceiver has two functions that it's
Read article →Technical articleDigital Transceivers Differ From Analog Receivers
The role of an optical receiver is to convert an optical signal into an electrical signal. The goal of an optical transmitter is to convert an electrical signal into a modulated optical signal. These requirements define digital transceivers as well as analog receivers and transmitters. However,
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