Optical Transceiver Selection Guide
Choose the right optical transceiver based on your network speed, distance requirements, and application scenarios
SFP 1.25G Transceiver
Key Features:
Applications:
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Fiber Channel
- SONET/SDH
SFP+ 10G Transceiver
Key Features:
Applications:
- 10G Ethernet
- Data Center
- Enterprise Network
QSFP+ 40G Transceiver
Key Features:
Applications:
- 40G Ethernet
- Data Center Backbone
- High-Performance Computing
QSFP28 100G Transceiver
Key Features:
Applications:
- 100G Ethernet
- Cloud Data Center
- 5G Fronthaul/Backhaul
BiDi SFP Transceiver
Key Features:
Applications:
- Single Fiber Network
- Fiber Saving Solution
- PON Network
CWDM/DWDM Transceiver
Key Features:
Applications:
- Metro Network
- Long Haul Transmission
- Wavelength Division System
| Product Type | Data Rate | Wavelength | Distance | Primary Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFP 1.25G | 1.25Gbps | 850nm/1310nm/1550nm | 550m-120km | Gigabit Ethernet, Access Network |
| SFP+ 10G | 10Gbps | 850nm/1310nm/1550nm | 300m-80km | 10G Ethernet, Data Center Interconnect |
| QSFP+ 40G | 40Gbps | 850nm/1310nm | 100m-10km | Data Center Backbone, HPC |
| QSFP28 100G | 100Gbps | 850nm/1310nm/CWDM4 | 100m-40km | Cloud Data Center, 5G Network |
| BiDi SFP | 1.25G/10G | 1310nm/1490nm/1550nm | 20km-120km | Single Fiber Solution, PON Network |
| CWDM/DWDM | 1.25G-10G | Multiple Wavelengths | 40km-120km | Metro Network, Long Haul Transmission |
Selection Tips
For Gigabit Networks
Choose SFP 1.25G transceivers for cost-effective gigabit connectivity in access networks and enterprise environments
For Data Centers
Select SFP+ 10G, QSFP+ 40G, or QSFP28 100G based on bandwidth requirements and future scalability needs
For Long Distance
Use 1550nm wavelength transceivers or CWDM/DWDM solutions for metro and long-haul transmission up to 120km
For Cost Optimization
Consider BiDi transceivers for single-fiber solutions to reduce fiber infrastructure costs while maintaining performance
Quality Assurance
All transceivers undergo rigorous testing and comply with MSA standards for guaranteed compatibility
Custom Solutions
We offer customized transceivers with specific wavelengths, distances, and coding options for special applications
Technical Support
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