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100G QSFP28 ZR4 BiDi 80km Optical Transceiver LAN-WDM PAM4 SMF
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Product Highlights:
- 100Gbps transmission up to 80km
- BiDi architecture for efficient fiber utilization
- LAN-WDM EML with PIN/SOA receiver
- PAM4 modulation for long-reach connectivity
- TX/RX CDR for improved signal integrity
- Supports 100GBASE-ZR4 and OTU4
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Description
The 100G QSFP28 ZR4 BiDi Optical Transceiver is a long-reach 100Gbps optical module designed for Ethernet, telecom transport, and high-capacity network applications over single-mode fiber. Supporting transmission distances of up to 80km over G.652 SMF, it combines LAN-WDM EML transmitter technology, a PIN receiver with SOA amplification, and PAM4 modulation to provide reliable long-distance optical connectivity. The compact hot-pluggable QSFP28 form factor integrates a BiDi optical architecture to improve fiber resource utilization, while built-in CDR functionality on both transmit and receive channels helps maintain signal integrity over extended links. Supporting 100GBASE-ZR4 Ethernet and OTU4 applications with a 3.3V electrical interface, it is suitable for metro networks, telecom infrastructure, data center interconnects, enterprise backbones, and high-performance computing environments.
100G QSFP28 ZR4 BiDi 80km Optical Transceiver Spec
Specification
| Form Factor | QSFP28 |
|---|---|
| Data Rate | 100Gb/s |
| Ethernet Standard | 100GBASE-ZR4 |
| Fiber Type | Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) |
| Fiber Compatibility | G.652 SMF |
| Maximum Distance | Up to 80km |
| Wavelength | 1310nm Band (LAN-WDM) |
| Optical Modulation | 100G PAM4 |
| Electrical Interface | 4 × 25.78Gb/s NRZ (CAUI-4) |
| Optical Interface | 1 × 100G PAM4 |
| Transmitter Technology | LAN-WDM EML Laser |
| Receiver Technology | PIN Receiver with SOA |
| Connector Type | Duplex LC (DLC) |
| Optical Architecture | BiDi Transmission |
| Power Supply | Single +3.3V |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 5.5W |
Features
- 100Gbps optical data rate
- Transmission distance up to 80km
- Supports G.652 single-mode fiber
- BiDi optical architecture
- LAN-WDM EML transmitter
- PIN receiver with SOA amplification
- PAM4 optical modulation
- Built-in TX/RX CDR
- QSFP28 hot-pluggable form factor
- 3.3V electrical interface
- Supports 100GBASE-ZR4 Ethernet
- Supports OTU4 applications
Applications
- 100G Data Center Interconnect (DCI)
- Telecom transport networks
- Metro optical networks
- Enterprise backbone networks
- Long-distance 100G Ethernet
- High-performance computing networks
- High-capacity optical infrastructure
FAQs
What is the maximum transmission distance?
The module supports transmission distances of up to 80km over G.652 single-mode fiber, making it suitable for extended-reach metro and backbone network connections.
How does the BiDi architecture improve fiber utilization?
BiDi technology enables bidirectional optical transmission through a reduced fiber infrastructure, helping optimize available fiber resources for long-distance network deployments.
What optical technology does the module use?
It combines LAN-WDM EML transmitter technology, a PIN receiver with SOA amplification, and PAM4 modulation to support high-capacity long-reach transmission.
Does it support both Ethernet and OTU4?
Yes. The transceiver supports 100GBASE-ZR4 Ethernet and OTU4 applications, providing flexibility across data communication and optical transport networks.
Does the module include signal conditioning?
Yes. Built-in CDR functionality on both the transmit and receive channels helps improve signal quality and maintain reliable operation over long-distance links.
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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