As the demand for increased bandwidth and faster transmission speeds continues to rise, 100G Ethernet now occupies a significant portion of the global market. An increasing number of enterprise networks and data centers are transitioning to 100G Ethernet data transmission. This article will provide a detailed explanation of how various types of 100G QSFP28 transceivers enhance 100G transmission.
100G Ethernet Data Transmission
100G QSFP28 SR4 Transceiver: An Excellent Choice for Short-Distance Transmission
The 100G QSFP28 SR4 transceiver is specifically designed for 100G Ethernet transmission, capable of reaching up to 100 meters over OM4 multimode fiber (MMF) at a wavelength of 850nm via an MTP/MPO-12 connector. It transmits or receives data through four independent channels, each supporting a data rate of 25Gbps. The maximum transmission distance is up to 70 meters over OM3 fiber and 100 meters over OM4 fiber.
The 100G QSFP28 SR4 transceiver uses an array at the transmitting end to convert input parallel electrical signals into parallel optical signals, which are then converted back to electrical signals at the receiving end through a PIN array.
100G CFP SR10 Transceiver: Another Option for Short-Distance Transmission
The 100G CFP SR10 transceiver is also used for transmitting short-range 100G Ethernet data. It offers 10 transmit and 10 receive asynchronous channels operating at up to 11.2Gbps per channel. The maximum transmission distance is up to 100 meters over OM3 fiber and 150 meters over OM4 fiber.
The transmitter side of the module consists of an array of VCSELs (Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers) and associated circuitry, which converts 10 parallel electrical data inputs to 10 parallel optical data output signals, and also converts 10 parallel optical signals into 10 parallel electrical signals through an array of PIN photodiodes and associated circuitry.
100G QSFP28 PSM4 Transceiver: Single-Mode Fiber Transmission
The 100G QSFP28 PSM4 transceiver is designed for use in 100G transmission over single-mode fiber (SMF) at a wavelength of 1310nm via an MTP/MPO-12 connector. Signals are transmitted through four separate channels, with a single-channel transmission rate of 25Gbps.
100G QSFP28 CWDM4 Transceiver: Extending Transmission Distance
The 100G QSFP28 CWDM4 transceiver provides an aggregated 100G data rate over 2 km on SMF. It converts input electrical data to CWDM optical signals, with four independent channels of 25Gbps multiplexed into a single 100Gbps channel.
100G QSFP28 LR4 and ER4 Transceivers: Long-Distance Transmission Solutions
The 100G QSFP28 LR4 transceiver is mainly used for long-haul 100G Ethernet transmission, with a maximum transmission distance of up to 10 kilometers. The 100G QSFP28 ER4 transceiver is designed for 100GBASE Ethernet throughput up to 40km over single-mode fiber (SMF) at a wavelength of 1310nm via duplex LC connectors.
Building 100G Networks with Fiber-Life Customized QSFP28 Transceivers
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Our Fiber-Life customized 100G QSFP28 transceivers have been well-received by our customers, helping to boost 100G transmission and proving to be an optimal choice for high-performance networks. Fiber-Life provides 100G transceivers with QSFP28 form factors, enabling cost-effective, high-density, and low-power 100G Ethernet connectivity solutions for data centers, distribution layers, and service provider applications.
