Dec 4 2010
Avago Technologies, provider of analog interface components, has introduced a new four-channel QSFP+ transceiver module that is ideal for 40 Gb Ethernet applications.
The parallel optic AFBR-79E4Z QSFP+ transceiver devices allow interconnect and data communication applications that combine four 10 Gbps data lanes in every direction. The modules offer a substitute for copper interconnects that are used in data aggregation systems, router and switch applications.
AFBR-79E4Z QSFP+ Transceiver
The AFBR-79E4Z QSFP+ transceiver modules support IBTA 4 x 10G Quad Data Rate (QDR) for Infiniband applications and comply with the IEEE 802.3ba 40GBASE SR4 specification. The modules offer designers enhanced versatility to support deployments for adverse cable plant installations or for varying cable links.
The QSFP+ modules have data rates of 10 Gbps for a maximum of 150 m utilizing OM4 fiber or 100 m utilizing OM3 fiber. They function over multimode fiber solutions by utilizing a wavelength of 850 nm.
The optical interface of the module utilizes either a 12 or 8 fiber MTP connector, while the electrical interface utilizes a 38 contact edge types connector. The transceivers are backward compatible with 2.5 and 5 Gbps per channel applications.