Fiber-optic transceivers handle Fibre Channel, Ethernet

Fiber-optic transceivers handle Fibre Channel, Ethernet

The AFBR-54D7APZ fiber-optic transceiver addresses 8-Gbit/s Fibre Channel for storage applications, while the AFBR-703SNZ targets next-generation 10-Gbit/s Ethernet equipment. Both feature the new mini-SFP+ form factor.

The transceivers have an 850-nm vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) and PIN detector and provide compatibility with GBd Fibre Channel and IEEE 802.3ae 10GBASE-SR specifications. The 54D7APZ takes 825 mW maximum; the AFBR-703SNZ 1.0 W max and 600 mW typ, from 3.3-V supplies. (Ea/10: AFBR-54D7APZ, $120; AFBR-703SN, $180 — available now.)

by Jim Harrison

Avago Technologies , San Jose , CA
Sales 800-235-0312

http://www.avagotech.com