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100G QSFP28 to 4×Duplex LC Active Optical Cable, Armored, Industrial-Grade
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Product Highlights:
- 100G QSFP28 to 4×duplex LC connectivity
- 100GBASE-SR4 parallel optical architecture
- Up to 103.125Gbps aggregate data rate
- Up to 70m OM3 / 100m OM4 reach
- Integrated CDR and I2C diagnostics
- Armored industrial-grade construction
- Direct connection to LC-based multimode infrastructure
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Description
The 100G QSFP28 to 4×Duplex LC Active Optical Cable (AOC) is a parallel optical interconnect designed for 100GBASE-SR4 Ethernet applications, connecting one 100G QSFP28 port to four duplex LC optical interfaces. It integrates four 850nm VCSEL transmit channels and four PIN receiver channels to provide an aggregate data rate of up to 103.125Gbps, enabling direct connectivity between QSFP28 equipment and conventional LC-terminated multimode fiber infrastructure. Supporting reaches of up to 70m over OM3 and 100m over OM4 fiber, the cable features integrated CDR and I2C-based digital diagnostics for reliable signal transmission and link monitoring. Its armored construction provides enhanced mechanical protection, making it suitable for data centers, industrial networks, HPC systems, and high-density network upgrades.
Specification
| Connector Configuration | QSFP28 to 4×Duplex LC |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | QSFP28 |
| Optical Interface | 8× LC/PC pigtails |
| Optical Channel Configuration | 4 Tx + 4 Rx |
| Application | 100G Ethernet / 100GBASE-SR4 |
| Aggregate Data Rate | 103.125Gbps |
| Data Rate per Lane | Up to 25.78125Gbps |
| Number of Optical Channels | 4 |
| Transmission | Full-Duplex |
| Wavelength | 850nm |
| Fiber Type | Multimode Fiber |
| Fiber Grade | OM3 / OM4 |
| Maximum Reach | 70m (OM3) / 100m (OM4) |
| Transmitter | VCSEL Laser Array |
| Receiver | PIN Photodetector Array |
| Modulation | NRZ |
| CDR | Yes |
| DDM/DOM | Supported |
| Digital Diagnostics | I2C Interface |
| Power Consumption | ≤2.2W |
| Power Supply | 3.3V |
| Packaging | COB |
| Cable Jacket | LSZH |
| Cable Construction | Armored |
| Minimum Bending Radius | 60mm |
| Compatibility | Generic |
| Product Class | Industrial |
| Compliance | IEEE 802.3bm |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
Features
- 100G QSFP28 to 4×duplex LC configuration
- Designed for 100GBASE-SR4 Ethernet
- Aggregate data rate up to 103.125Gbps
- Four 850nm VCSEL transmit channels
- Four PIN receiver channels
- Multimode fiber transmission
- Up to 70m over OM3 fiber
- Up to 100m over OM4 fiber
- Integrated CDR for signal integrity
- I2C-based digital diagnostics
- Armored construction for enhanced mechanical protection
- Industrial-grade design
- Direct QSFP28-to-LC connectivity
Applications
- 100GBASE-SR4 Ethernet
- QSFP28-to-LC network connectivity
- Data center interconnects
- Industrial Ethernet networks
- High-performance computing
- High-density data center networks
- Network infrastructure upgrades
- Connections to existing LC-terminated multimode fiber systems
FAQ
What is the purpose of the 4×duplex LC interfaces?
The four duplex LC interfaces provide four independent transmit and receive optical paths, allowing the AOC to connect a 100G QSFP28 interface directly to LC-based multimode fiber infrastructure.
What transmission distance does the cable support?
The cable supports up to 70m over OM3 multimode fiber and up to 100m over OM4 multimode fiber.
Is this AOC compatible with 100GBASE-SR4 applications?
Yes. The cable is designed for 100GBASE-SR4 Ethernet applications and uses four parallel 850nm optical transmit and receive channels.
Why use a QSFP28-to-LC AOC instead of a standard QSFP28 SR4 transceiver?
The integrated AOC combines the optical transceiver functions and fiber connectivity into one assembly, reducing the number of separate components and simplifying connections to existing LC-terminated fiber infrastructure.
What is the benefit of the armored construction?
The armored construction provides additional mechanical protection against physical stress, making the cable suitable for industrial environments, high-density installations, and demanding cable-management conditions.
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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