Abstract
There are many types of optical transceivers, which can be divided into many types according to classification standards such as packaging type, speed, fiber type, wavelength and transmission distance. Packaging types include SFP, SFP+, SFP28, QSFP, QSFP+, QSFP28, QSFP-DD, OSFP, etc. optical transceivers of different packaging types have certain differences in size, interface type and power consumption.
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There are many types of optical transceivers, which can be divided into multiple types according to different classification standards. The following are some common types of optical transceivers:
There are many classification methods for optical transceivers. Common classification methods include packaging type, speed, fiber type, wavelength and transmission distance. These classification methods will be introduced one by one below.
1. Packaging type: The packaging type of the optical transceiver refers to the physical packaging form outside the optical transceiver. Common packaging types include SFP, SFP+ transceiver, SFP28, QSFP+, QSFP28, QSFP-DD, OSFP, etc. optical transceivers of different packaging types differ in size, interface type, and power consumption to meet the needs of different application scenarios.
2. Rate: The rate of the optical transceiver indicates its data transmission speed, generally in Gbps. Common rates include 1Gbps, 10Gbps, 25Gbps, 40Gbps, 100Gbps, 400Gbps, 800Gbps, etc. optical transceivers with different rates are suitable for different network environments and transmission requirements.
3. Mode: optical transceivers can be divided into single-mode optical transceivers and multi-mode optical transceivers according to the mode. Single-mode optical transceivers are suitable for long-distance transmission of more than 2km, while multi-mode optical transceivers are usually used for short-distance transmission within a few hundred meters.
4. Wavelength: The wavelength of the optical transceiver represents the frequency of the optical signal. Common wavelengths are 850nm, 1310nm and 1550nm. optical transceivers of different wavelengths are suitable for different fiber types and transmission distances.
5. Transmission distance: The transmission distance of the optical transceiver refers to the maximum distance that the optical signal can be transmitted. Generally speaking, transmission distance includes short-distance transmission (Short Reach), long-distance transmission (Long Reach), extended-distance transmission (Extended Reach), and ultra-long-distance transmission (Ze Best Range). optical transceivers with different transmission distances are suitable for different application scenarios and network requirements.
These classification methods give the basic classification of optical transceivers on different parameters, so that suitable optical transceivers can be selected according to specific needs. In practical applications, these classification methods can be flexibly combined according to different needs and scenarios to select the most appropriate optical transceiver.
