What kinds of fiber optic transceivers can you apply to your technology?

Fiber optic transceivers transmit a device’s signals for data, storage, voice, and video networks over the user’s connection. They attempt to minimize the consumption of power while performing optimally at a rapid pace to fit the user’s multimedia needs. These fiber cables must tolerate higher bandwidths than wire cables, and can be directed into pathways called transverse modes when multi-mode fibers are used (MMF). Such cables have a wider diameter and enable high-power transmissions of data, whereas single-mode fibers are employed for communication over 3,300 ft.

A transceiver is a transmitter and receiver in a single module, taking the electrical input and converting it into an optical outlet from an LED. The transmitter’s light is gathered into the fiber with a connector and is sent through the fiber optic cable. The light from the fiber is shuttled to a receiver where the detector translates the light into electrical impulses.

What’s tricky about fiber optic transmitters is that these devices must produce adequate wavelengths, modulate rapidly, transmit data, and be united with the fiber. Avago Technologies’ QSFP + SR4 transceivers, which include the AFBR-79EQDZ and AFBR-79EQPZ, comply with standard IEEE 802.3ba 40GBASE-SR4 regulations, meet all guidelines, and can be applied to 40G Ethernet links. Optical modules like AFBR-79EIDZ and AFBR-79EIPZ work with 40G and 10G Ethernet systems.

Tremendous usage of data has required IT developers to strive for tech that connects equipment over an array of structured cabling with links that are longer than regular Ethernet cables. Avago’s SR4 and iSR4 support cables up to 328 feet and have OM3 integrated multimode fiber (MMF) technology. With eSR4 modules, users can extend the link distance of the iSR4 systems to 984.252 ft. with OM3 MMF and 1,312 ft. with OM4 MMF. The transition from the data center that occurs through 10G Ethernet and 40G Ethernet enables long-distance continuous communication. These solutions offered by Avago enable three times the line card density at 50% of electrical power consumption for each 10G channel in comparison to 10G Ethernet multimode SFP+ transceivers.

In order to effectuate the finest designs, Avago teamed up with a variation of adept cable manufacturers. These collaborations with Corning Cable Systems, Panduit, and CommScope have extended the link distance for MMF data applications that Avago already uses. Corning Cable Systems’ Pretium EDGE solutions have high-density connectivity for data hubs of OM4 distances of 1,804 ft., which work well with Avago’s 40G QSFP+ eSR4 transceiver products. Panduit’s Signature Core Fiber Optic Cabling System is a multimode optical fiber that runs with modal and chromatic distortion. When the eSR4 transceiver is used with different cabling products from Avago’s partners, MMF performance extends to over 1,312 ft. This product’s functionality includes the addition of Avago’s eSR4 40G Ethernet systems. CommScope’s SYSTIMAX LazrSPEED 550 line of fiber solutions can range up to 1,804 ft. with Avago’s transceivers. When Avago’s products meet with CommScope’s modules, an optimal experience of higher port density occurs and the 40GE solutions are set at a lower cost. Be sure to check out Avago Technologies’ website for more info and how to purchase its fiber optics products.

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