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50G SFP56 Armored Active Optical Cable (AOC)
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Product Highlights:
- 50G SFP56 active optical cable
- Supports up to 53.125Gbps
- OM3 multimode fiber with 850nm VCSEL
- Integrated CDR for signal integrity
- Armored construction for added protection
- LSZH jacket for data center environments
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Description
The 50G SFP56 Armored Active Optical Cable (AOC) is a high-speed optical interconnect designed for 50GbE and InfiniBand EDR applications. Featuring hot-pluggable SFP56 connectors on both ends, it supports data rates up to 53.125Gbps over OM3 multimode fiber with 850nm VCSEL transmitters and PIN receivers. Integrated CDR circuitry helps maintain signal integrity for reliable PAM4 transmission, while the armored construction provides enhanced mechanical protection. With a compact SFP56 form factor and LSZH jacket, the cable provides a practical direct-attach solution for short- and medium-distance connections in data centers, server-to-switch links, and high-density rack environments.
Specification
| Connector Configuration | SFP56 to SFP56 |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | SFP56 |
| Data Rate | Up to 53.125Gbps |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Transmission | Full-Duplex |
| Wavelength | 850nm |
| Fiber Type | Multimode |
| Fiber Grade | OM3 |
| Maximum Reach | 70m |
| Transmitter | VCSEL |
| Receiver | PIN |
| Modulation | PAM4 |
| CDR | Yes, TX and RX |
| Inbuilt FEC | No |
| Power Consumption | ≤3W |
| Power Supply | 3.3V |
| DDM/DOM | Supported |
| Packaging | COB |
| Cable Jacket | LSZH |
| Cable Construction | Armored |
| Minimum Bending Radius | 60mm |
| Electrical Interface | 20-contact edge connector |
| Compatibility | Generic |
Features
- SFP56 connectors on both ends
- Supports data rates up to 53.125Gbps
- 850nm VCSEL transmitters and PIN receivers
- OM3 multimode fiber
- Integrated CDR on transmitter and receiver sides
- Supports PAM4 signal transmission
- Armored construction for enhanced mechanical protection
- LSZH cable jacket
- Hot-pluggable SFP56 form factor
- Direct-attach design for simplified network installation
Applications
- 50GbE data center networks
- InfiniBand EDR connections
- Server-to-switch interconnects
- High-density rack connectivity
- Data center interconnects
- Short- and medium-distance optical links
- High-performance computing networks
FAQ
What data rate does this SFP56 AOC support?
The cable supports data rates up to 53.125Gbps over a single optical channel, making it suitable for 50GbE and InfiniBand EDR applications.
What type of fiber and optical components are used?
It uses OM3 multimode fiber with 850nm VCSEL transmitters and PIN receivers for high-speed short- and medium-distance optical transmission.
What is the advantage of the armored construction?
The armored design provides additional mechanical protection to the internal fiber, making the cable better suited for installations where enhanced cable durability is required.
Does the cable support PAM4 transmission?
Yes. The cable is designed for high-speed PAM4 transmission, with integrated CDR circuitry on both the transmitter and receiver sides to help maintain signal integrity.
Why use an AOC instead of separate transceivers and fiber cables?
An AOC integrates the optical modules and fiber cable into a single factory-terminated assembly, simplifying installation and providing a convenient solution for direct connections between compatible SFP56 ports.
Quality Qulifications and Compliance
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Please Note: Our products comply with all internationally recognized and industry-standard specifications. For customized or special requirement products, we carry out testing and standards in accordance with the conformity criteria specified in the contract.
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