Overview
The Industrial Symmetric 10G EPON ONU SFP+ Transceiver is a ruggedized optical module engineered for extreme environments and outdoor deployments. Unlike standard commercial modules, this unit operates reliably across a wide temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, making it the perfect choice for unconditioned street cabinets, mobile base station towers, and industrial factory floors.
This module fully complies with the IEEE 802.3av (10GBASE-PR30) standard, delivering symmetrical 10.3125 Gbps bandwidth in both upstream and downstream directions. It utilizes a high-power PR30 optical budget to support long-distance transmission up to 20km and high split ratios (1:64). The transceiver employs a 1270nm DFB laser for upstream data and a 1577nm APD for downstream reception, ensuring robust full-duplex connectivity even under thermal stress.
Key Features
- Industrial Temperature Rating: Certified for operation from -40°C to +85°C, ensuring stability in freezing or sweltering conditions.
- Symmetric 10G Performance: Provides equal 10Gbps upload and download speeds, essential for symmetrical enterprise circuits and mobile backhaul.
- PR30 Power Budget: High-performance optical optics allow for deployment in passive networks with high split ratios.
- Tx 1270nm / Rx 1577nm: Standardized wavelengths for Symmetric 10G EPON, avoiding interference with legacy services.
- Hardened Components: Built with thermally resilient lasers and photodetectors to maintain signal integrity without active cooling.
- SFP+ Form Factor: Hot-pluggable design fits into industrial switches, ONU devices, and outdoor gateways with SFP+ ports.
Applications
This industrial-grade module is specifically designed for scenarios where environmental control is impossible:
- Outdoor Cabinets (ISP/OSP): FTTx deployments where ONUs are located in street-side curbside cabinets exposed to weather extremes.
- 5G & Mobile Backhaul: Connecting small cells and macro towers where equipment is mounted outdoors on poles or rooftops.
- Industrial IoT (IIoT): Connectivity for automated factories, warehouses, and utility substations requiring high upstream bandwidth.
- Smart City Infrastructure: Aggregating traffic from high-resolution outdoor surveillance cameras and traffic management systems.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | SFP+ (ONU Stick) |
| Throughput | 10.3125 Gbps Symmetric (Down/Up) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C (Industrial) |
| Optical Power Class | PR30 (High Budget) |
| Tx Wavelength | 1270nm (DFB Laser) |
| Rx Wavelength | 1577nm (APD Receiver) |
| Connector | Simplex SC/UPC |
| Max Distance | 20km |
| Standard | IEEE 802.3av 10GBASE-PR30 |
| DDM/DOM | Supported (Industrial Accuracy) |
Why Industrial Grade Matters for PON?
In Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) or Fiber-to-the-Curb (FTTC) networks, the ONU (Optical Network Unit) is often placed in non-climate-controlled environments. A standard commercial transceiver (rated 0°C to 70°C) may fail during a winter freeze or a summer heatwave, causing service outages. This Industrial Symmetric 10G EPON ONU eliminates that risk, using hardened silicon and rigorous testing to guarantee 24/7 uptime regardless of the ambient weather.
FAQ
1. Can this module coexist with 1G EPON?
Yes. The wavelengths used (1270nm Up / 1577nm Down) are separate from the 1G EPON wavelengths (1310nm Up / 1490nm Down). With the correct WDM filters in the passive optical network, both services can run on the same fiber.
2. What equipment does this plug into?
This is an ONU-side module. It plugs into the customer-side equipment, such as an Industrial Ethernet Switch with SFP+ ports, a ruggedized Home Gateway, or a mobile base station router. It does not plug into the OLT (Headend).
3. Why is the upload speed 10Gbps?
This is a “Symmetric” module. Unlike “Asymmetric” 10G EPON (which is 10G down / 1G up), this unit provides 10G bandwidth in both directions. This is critical for business services and mobile backhaul where upload traffic is heavy.
4. Does it support Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM)?
Yes, it features full DDM functionality. It reports real-time temperature, voltage, laser bias current, and optical power levels, allowing network administrators to monitor the health of outdoor links remotely.
5. What connector should I use?
The port is a simplex SC/UPC (Blue). Do not use LC connectors or SC/APC (Green) connectors directly, as they will not mate correctly and can damage the optical interface.
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