Transceiver Modules for Optical Networking

100G QSFP28 100m SR4 Optical Transceiver Module

100G QSFP28 100m SR4 Optical Transceiver Module

$70.00
Sold by: Lucius Ships from: China
Specifications
Signaling Rate Per Lane (Transmitter): 25.78125 Gb/s
Signaling Rate Per Lane (Receiver): 25.78125 Gb/s
Lane Center Wavelength: 850 nm
Form Factor: QSFP28
Number Of Lanes: 4
SH51-01 Optical Subsystem

SH51-01 Optical Subsystem

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Sold by: Inneos Ships from: United States
Specifications
Signaling Rate Per Lane (Transmitter): 24 Gb/s
Signaling Rate Per Lane (Receiver): 24 Gb/s
Data Rate: 24 Gbps
Channel Speed: 6 Gbps per channel
Sideband Frequency: 150 MHz
SX51-01 Optical Subsystem

SX51-01 Optical Subsystem

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Sold by: Inneos Ships from: United States
Specifications
Signaling Rate Per Lane (Transmitter): 3.5 Gb/s
Signaling Rate Per Lane (Receiver): 3.5 Gb/s
Lane Center Wavelength: 860 nm
Storage Temperature: -40 to 85 °C
Supply Voltage: -0.3 to 3.6 V

Did You Know?

A transceiver (short for transmitter-receiver) in optical networks is a device that can transmit and receive data over optical fibers. It combines a transmitter, which converts electrical signals into optical signals, and a receiver, which converts optical signals back into electrical signals. Transceivers are used in many applications in optical networking, including Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and SONET/SDH networks. They come in various form factors, including Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) and Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable (QSFP), and can support various data rates and transmission distances depending on the network requirements. Transceivers play a critical role in optical networking as they allow for the efficient and reliable transmission of data over long distances.

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Frequently Asked Questions

An optical transceiver is a pluggable module that converts electrical data signals from network equipment into optical signals for transmission over fiber, and back again at the receive side. It integrates a transmitter (typically a laser diode), a receiver (photodiode with TIA), clock/data recovery, and control interfaces in a standardized form factor such as SFP, SFP+, QSFP, or CFP.

What Is an Optical Transceiver?

An optical Transceiver is a pluggable module that converts electrical data signals to optical signals and back, enabling bidirectional communication over fiber. In light transport networks, each Transceiver defines the supported data rate, reach, wavelength, and fiber type for a given optical interface. Common form factors include SFP, SFP+, XFP, QSFP, and CFP, each matching specific port types on switches, routers, and DWDM equipment.

Key Specifications and Parameters

When specifying a Transceiver for an optical networking project, engineers typically evaluate:

  • Data rate: 1G, 10G, 25G, 40G, 100G, or higher line rates.
  • Reach: Short-reach (SR), long-reach (LR), extended-reach (ER), or ZR with distances from a few meters up to 80 km or more.
  • Wavelength: 850 nm, 1310 nm, 1550 nm, CWDM/DWDM grid channels.
  • Fiber type and connector: Multimode vs single-mode, LC/SC/MPO connectors.
  • Modulation and coding: NRZ, PAM4, FEC support as required by the host system.
  • Optical budget: Transmit power, receiver sensitivity, and supported link loss.
  • Operating temperature: Commercial, extended, or industrial ranges.
  • Compliance: MSA form-factor compatibility and relevant IEEE/ITU standards.

Typical Use Cases

Each Transceiver on FindLight targets light transport and optical networking applications such as data center interconnects, metro aggregation rings, WDM backbone systems, and test setups in R&D labs. Engineers use them to upgrade link capacity, implement wavelength-division multiplexing, or prototype new transmission schemes with standardized optical interfaces.

Buyer Guidance on FindLight

To select a suitable Transceiver, start from your required line rate, link distance, and fiber infrastructure. Match form factor and host interface, verify the wavelength plan for CWDM or DWDM systems, and check optical budget against your link loss including splices, connectors, and passive components. Compare multiple Transceiver options side by side on FindLight to evaluate power consumption, temperature rating, and vendor documentation. Each product page allows you to request a quote or technical clarification directly from the supplier without registration, streamlining design evaluation and procurement for your optical networking projects.