2. Optical transceiver modules
transport waves of information
through optical fibers finer than
human hair. Modules transport and
receive optical signals. Each of these
form factors are developed under
the Multi-Source Agreement.
3. Particular standards must be met in
their building. Optical transceivers are
typically grouped by transport speeds.
Each supports rates from 1Gbps to
10Gbps. 1Gbps form factors are
typically known as SFP's and GBIC
modules.
4. Some support rates of 100mbps
and others greater than 4Gbps.
Modules known as XENPAK, XFP,
X2 and SFP+ support velocities of
up to 10Gbps transmission.
5. SFP modules means small form factor
pluggable. The form factors are
considered to be the newer version of
GBIC. GBIC is a half size broader, while
SFPs use a smaller fiber interface.
6. XENPAK modules are the widest in
10G transceiver interfaces and include
a dual SC fiber interface. Cisco SFP
modules are available in multi-mode
and single-mode optical fiber wire, as
well as operating in copper cable.
7. XFP transceivers are developed for
10G network applications, including
10G Ethernet. Some of the leading
manufacturers in the industry set the
standards for their development.
8. Considered to also be a hot
pluggable, they are easy to change
out and keep. Laser optimized
multimode fibers are used with the
regular XFP module.
9. GBIC is an abbreviation for giga-bit interface converter. It
mainly works to transform signals from the Ethernet
network to the fiber optic network. This module
connects networks to the fiber optic patch cords.
10. The business of optical transceivers is
always expanding and growing. The
list above is only a few of the module
options that you will have to select
from. Understanding your options in
transceiver modules is just as
important as finding the right retailer.
11. It will be helpful to find a vendor who
sells all models of optical networking
products. It's valuable that they at
least have a background and
experience in all kinds of fiber optical
products. If this is a new field to you,
an experienced distributor will be
extremely valuable.