10G CWDM XFP Transceivers Modules
Overview: The 10G CWDM XFP Optical Transceivers are hot‑pluggable 10 Gigabit interfaces designed for long‑reach optical communication over single‑mode fiber using Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM) technology. Fully compliant with XFP MSA and IEEE 802.3ae (10GBASE) standards, these modules support data rates of 10.3125 Gbps for 10 Gigabit Ethernet and 9.95 Gbps for SONET/SDH (OC‑192/STM‑64) applications up to 80 km.
Technical Specifications
- Data Rate: Up to 10 Gbps (10.3125 Gbps nominal)
- Wavelengths: From 1270 nm to 1610 nm (20 nm spacing CWDM grid)
- Transmission Distance: Up to 80 km over SMF
- Optical Interface: Duplex LC connector
- Fiber Type: Single‑Mode Fiber (SMF)
- Power Consumption: ≤ 3.5 W typical
- Hot‑Pluggable: Yes — fully XFP MSA compliant electrical interface
- Compliances: IEEE 802.3ae 10GBASE‑ER/ZR, XFP MSA, CWDM ITU‑T G.694.2, RoHS
Main Features
- Supports CWDM wavelengths from 1270 nm to 1610 nm (8 to 18 channels available)
- Enables multiplexed transmission of multiple 10G signals over a single fiber pair
- Compact hot‑pluggable form factor for easy network integration
- Supports Digital Diagnostics Monitoring (DDM/DOM) for real‑time performance tracking
- Long‑reach links up to 80 km using CWDM optical filters or MUX/DEMUX systems
- Low‑power design with superior EMI performance and metal housing structure
- Compatible with SONET/SDH and 10G Fibre Channel interfaces
- Ideal for metro access networks, telecom backhaul, and DWDM/CWDM access rings
Applications
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet links over CWDM multiplexed fiber
- SONET/SDH (OC‑192/STM‑64) single‑mode optical networks
- 10G Fibre Channel transmission
- Metro and CWDM infrastructure backbones
- Carrier and enterprise aggregation networks up to 80 km
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FAQ – 10G CWDM XFP Optical Transceivers
1. What is a 10G CWDM XFP transceiver?
A 10G CWDM XFP is a 10 Gigabit optical module that uses Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing to transmit and receive data over specific CWDM grid wavelengths across single‑mode fiber.
2. What wavelengths are available for CWDM XFP modules?
CWDM XFP modules are available in ITU‑T G.694.2 spectrums ranging from 1270 nm to 1610 nm with 20 nm channel spacing (e.g., 1270, 1290, 1310, 1330, 1350, 1370, 1390, 1410, 1430, 1450, 1470, 1490, 1510, 1530, 1550, 1570, 1590, 1610 nm).
3. What is the maximum distance for 10G CWDM XFP modules?
Depending on the type and optical budget, they can reach from 10 km to 80 km over single‑mode fiber.
4. What are the benefits of CWDM XFP modules?
CWDM XFP modules allow multiple optical channels to transmit over a single fiber pair, greatly reducing fiber deployment cost while expanding network capacity.
5. Are 10G CWDM XFP modules hot‑swappable?
Yes, they can be inserted or removed from network equipment without power interruption, as defined by the XFP MSA standard.
6. Which connector type do CWDM XFP modules use?
All CWDM XFP modules use the standard duplex LC optical interface for connecting to CWDM MUX/DEMUX equipment or single‑mode fiber cables.
7. What protocols are supported by 10G CWDM XFP modules?
They support 10GBASE‑ER/ZR Ethernet, SONET/SDH OC‑192/STM‑64, and 10G Fibre Channel applications over single‑mode fiber.
8. Do CWDM XFP transceivers support digital diagnostics monitoring (DDM)?
Yes. All 10G CWDM XFP modules feature DDM/DOM capability to monitor parameters such as temperature, supply voltage, and optical power levels.