GigOpticsApr 1910G SFP+ Transceiver TypesThis blog provides a simple overview of the most popular types of 10G SFP+ transceivers.
GigOpticsFeb 7Comparing QSFP28 and QSFP-DDThe QSFP-DD is the newest member of the QSFP family of optical transceivers and it is the smallest form factor for 400G transceivers.
GigOpticsDec 1, 2021Optical Transceiver InteroperabilityWith so many different types of optical transceivers the question of how to ensure interoperability between optics often comes up.
GigOpticsOct 11, 2021100G QSFP28 OverviewThis article provides a complete overview of the QSFP28, the most popular form of 100G optical transceiver on the market.
GigOpticsAug 23, 2021200G/400G Data Center ApplicationThe IEEE 802.3bs standard which defines 200G and 400G Ethernet standards has now been approved for over 3 years and the demand for these...
GigOpticsJun 16, 2021Active Optical Cable (AOC) OverviewAOC cable assemblies have become very popular especially within data center applications in the last few years.
GigOpticsApr 21, 2021Need More Than 10G?What happens when 10G is no longer sufficient to meet your bandwidth requirements? Luckily there are many upgrade options available.
GigOpticsMar 3, 202110G is the new 1GAs it turns out, the vast majority of enterprise networks have already migrated to or are in the process of migrating to 10G.
GigOpticsJan 18, 2021Comparing 100G QSFP28 Optical TransceiversWhen it comes to 100G network deployment, QSFP28 optical transceivers have become very popular but there are multiple types available on the
GigOpticsDec 2, 2020AOC vs. DAC CablesActive Optical Cables (AOC) and Direct Attach Cables (DAC) have been gaining in popularity and use as a cost effective way to connect
GigOpticsOct 13, 2020A Closer Look at Copper SFPSFP are most commonly associated with fiber optic as the connection interface, after all they are known as optical transceivers. However,...
GigOpticsAug 28, 2020DWDM Optical TransceiversTake a closer look at DWDM optical transceivers examining how they differ from regular transceivers and some of their applications
GigOpticsJun 30, 2020What is 25G all about?One of the newer optical transceivers on the market is the SFP28 which supports the 25G rate. So the question is what it 25G all about?
GigOpticsApr 28, 2020A Closer Look at BiDi Optical TransceiversThis blog examines BiDi optical transceivers answering the questions of what they are, how they work, and what are their benefits.
GigOpticsMar 11, 2020Optical Transceivers in IT NetworksOptical transceivers are now common place in the IT network with routers and switches offering SFP and SFP+ ports.
GigOpticsJan 29, 2020Optical Transceiver NomenclatureThe most popular optics today include SFP, SFP+, XFP, SFP28, QSFP+, and QSFP28. Have you ever wondered if these letters meant something?
GigOpticsDec 19, 2019Optical Transceivers in the Data CenterOptical transceivers are now ubiquitous in the data center. This is not really surprising considering the benefits that they can bring.
GigOpticsDec 3, 2019What am I giving up by selecting 3rd party optics over brand optics?When it comes to optical transceivers there are many options. Should you select 3rd party optics or brand optics and what's the difference?